Heaven on Earth Cake
A light and creamy layered dessert with fluffy angel food cake, sweet cherry filling, and a rich vanilla pudding topping. Perfect for make-ahead gatherings and easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake (pre-made or boxed, baked and cooled)
- 1 can cherry pie filling (540 milliliters / 18 ounces)
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (4-serving, 102 grams / 3.6 ounces)
- 1½ cups 2% milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- Sliced almonds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the cooled angel food cake into 1-inch cubes.
- Layer half of the cake cubes evenly in the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan.
- Spread about two-thirds of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake layer.
- Add the remaining cake cubes on top.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, and sour cream until smooth, about 2 minutes. Spread evenly over the cake.
- Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer.
- Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling over the top and gently swirl it into the Cool Whip.
- Refrigerate for at least 4–5 hours, preferably overnight, until set.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Chilling overnight improves flavor and texture.
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for Cool Whip if preferred.
- Try different pie fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variation.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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