Description
Heaven on Earth Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert that layers fluffy angel food cake pieces with creamy vanilla pudding, tart cherry pie filling, and smooth whipped topping. This easy, crowd-pleasing treat is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you want a light, sweet finish. With its beautiful layers and burst of flavors, it truly tastes like heaven in every bite!
Ingredients
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Cake Layer
- 1 Premade Angel food cake
Pudding Layer
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream
Fruit Layer
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Topping
- 1 container Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Tear the premade angel food cake into bite-sized pieces to make layering easier and ensure every bite has a light and airy texture.
- First Layer: Evenly spread half of the angel food cake pieces in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Make sure to cover the base to create a solid foundation for the layers.
- Make the Pudding Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, and sour cream until smooth. Allow the mixture to rest for a few minutes until the pudding thickens and sets.
- Add Cherry Pie Filling: Spoon and spread half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake layer in the baking dish, ensuring good coverage for a fruity burst in every slice.
- Second Cake Layer: Top the cherry layer with the remaining angel food cake pieces to build the next layer of the cake.
- Add Pudding Layer: Spread the prepared vanilla pudding mixture evenly over the second layer of cake, smoothing it out to fully cover the surface.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Gently spread the thawed Cool Whip over the pudding layer, creating a smooth and fluffy finish.
- Decorate with Cherry Pie Filling: Decorate the top of the cake by spooning the remaining cherry pie filling attractively over the Cool Whip topping.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the dish and refrigerate the cake for several hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- This dessert is even better when made a day in advance, allowing for deeper flavor melding.
- Try swapping cherry pie filling for blueberry or strawberry for a different twist.
- Make sure the Cool Whip is fully thawed for easy spreading.
- You can use homemade angel food cake if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cake
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg