Make this perfect dessert for your next luncheon!

Lime Angel Food Cake

Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 — 10 oz. prepared angel food cake
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

~In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and yolks. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice, and peel. Cook over simmering water while gradually whisking in butter. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Strain; refrigerate until completely cool.

~In a small bowl, beat cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form; gradually beat in remaining sugar. Gently fold into lime mixture.

~Split cake horizontally into three layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate. Spread with 2/3 cup lime mixture. Repeat. Place top layer on cake.

~Frost top and sides with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut.

~Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

~Makes 12 servings.