Not many angels appear in green, but this emerald treat has all the signs of a divine dessert! This Green Angel Cake infuses tender, fluffy, ethereal cake with bright, summery lime flavor, and then tops it with a light and creamy lime frosting. This heavenly treat is like a cloud of citrus goodness that will grant wings to its serving plate! Green Angel Cake is the harp-strum of desserts!
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 (16-ounce) box angel food cake mix, plus the ingredients called for on the package
- 1 (3-ounce) box lime gelatin dessert mix
For the frosting:
- 1 (3-ounce) box lime gelatin dessert mix
- 1 cup water, boiling
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- lime, optional, to taste, sliced, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions.
Step 3 –Reserve 1/3 of the batter.
Step 4 –Fold 1 box of the gelatin mix into the reserved 1/3 of the batter.
Step 5 –Alternately spoon the two batters into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
Step 6 –Zigzag a knife through the batters to create a marbled effect.
Step 7 –Bake on the lowest rack until the cake springs back when lightly pressed, about 40-50 minutes. Follow the package directions for the best estimate on time.
Step 8 –Let the cake cool for a few minutes, then invert it onto a plate and remove the pan to allow it to cool completely.
Step 9 –Dissolve the remaining box of lime gelatin in the boiling water.
Step 10 –Let the gelatin mixture chill until just slightly thickened.
Step 11 –Blend the gelatin mixture with the whipped topping, taking care not to knock the air out.
Step 12 –Frost the cooled cake.
Step 13 –Top with the sliced lime and serve.
