Aunt Susie's Dreamsicle Cake

I remember having this cake when I was just a little girl. My Aunt Susie would make this for all our family get-togethers. A few years ago I called and asked if she would share it with me. A very light and refreshing dessert for the spring and summer months.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1  angel food cake (purchased from bakery department or make your own)
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
• 1 (3 ounce) box  orange Jell-O
• 1  pint  Orange sherbet
• 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Cut angel food cake into bite-sized cubes and place in an even layer in a 9 x 13 GLASS pan.
2. Drain the mandarin oranges, reserving liquid.
3. Add enough water to the liquid to equal 1 cup.
4. Layer the mandarin oranges over the cake.
5. Pour the 1 cup of juice and water into a saucepan and add the jello.
6. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
7. Pour into a large bowl and let cool for 1/2 hour.
8. Add the sherbet, Cool Whip, sugar and vanilla.
9. Mix well and pour over the cake and oranges.
10. Run a knife through the cake to make sure it is distributed evenly throughout.
11. Refrigerate until set (best over-night).
12. NOTE: It is very important to use a glass pan as a metal pan will rust easily.