Ice Box Cake

Custard

Ingredients

• 2 qts. milk
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cups corn starch
• 2 teaspoons almond extract

Directions

1. In a saucepan, mix sugar and corn starch together.
2. Add milk and slightly beaten eggs.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract.

Assembly

Ingredients

• 1 Angel food cake
• Coconut
• Cherries

Directions

1. Slice the angel food cake.
2. Lay a layer of cake slices in a pan.
3. Pour half of the prepared custard over the cake.
4. Place another layer of cake on top, followed by the remaining custard.
5. Top with coconut and cherries.

Notes

• The recipe does not specify quantities for the angel food cake, coconut, or cherries.
• As an "Ice Box Cake," it should be chilled in the refrigerator until firm, likely for several hours or overnight.

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