Make-Ahead Lemon Bombe Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Lemon Bombe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 16 ounces angel food cake mix; 2 ounces unflavored gelatin (2 envelopes); 1/4 cup cold water; 1 cup boiling water; 12 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 1 cup sugar substitute equivalent to sugar (Splenda recommended); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 24 ounces frozen light whipped topping, thawed and divided (3 cartons); 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted; mint leaf (optional); maraschino cherry (optional); lemon slice (optional); orange slice (optional)

Servings: persons

16 ounces angel food cake mix
2 ounces unflavored gelatin (2 envelopes)
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup boiling water
12 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup sugar substitute equivalent to sugar (Splenda recommended)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon salt
24 ounces frozen light whipped topping, thawed and divided (3 cartons)
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
mint leaf (optional)
maraschino cherry (optional)
lemon slice (optional)
orange slice (optional)

1
Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Cut cooled cake into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.
2
In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add the orange juice concentrate, sugar substitute, lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt; mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until partially set. Fold in 2 cartons of whipped topping.
3
Line a 5 1/2-quart bowl with two overlapping pieces of plastic wrap, letting plastic wrap hang over edge of bowl. In another large bowl, gently combine the cake cubes and whipped topping mixture. Spoon into prepared bowl, gently pushing against side to prevent holes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
4
Just before serving, uncover bombe. Invert onto a cake plate. Remove bowl and plastic wrap. Frost with remaining carton of whipped topping; sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with mint, cherries, and lemon and orange slices if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces angel food cake mix, 2 ounces unflavored gelatin (2 envelopes), 1/4 cup cold water, 1 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead Lemon Bombe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Make-Ahead Lemon Bombe

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