Description
Heaven on Earth Cake is a light and refreshing no-bake dessert featuring fluffy angel food cake layered with sweet cherry pie filling, creamy vanilla pudding, sour cream, and cool whip. This easy-to-assemble treat is perfect for gatherings and will delight cherry lovers with its combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 1 Angel Food Cake (prepared, 10-inch)
Pudding Mixture
- 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Fruit and Toppings
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)
- 1 container cool whip (8 ounces)
- 1 Tablespoon sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Cube the Angel Food Cake: Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes. Place half of the cake cubes evenly in the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking pan to form the first layer.
- Layer the Cherry Pie Filling: Spread half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the layer of angel food cake cubes, ensuring full coverage for balanced flavor.
- Add Another Cake Layer: Place the remaining angel food cake cubes evenly over the cherry pie filling to create a second cake layer.
- Make the Cream Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix, whole milk, sour cream, and almond extract until smooth. Continue whisking for 1-2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
- Spread the Pudding Mixture: Evenly spread the prepared pudding mixture over the top layer of angel food cake, covering it completely for a creamy texture.
- Add Cool Whip and Remaining Cherries: Spread the cool whip evenly over the pudding layer. Then, dollop the remaining cherry pie filling on top and gently swirl it with a spoon into the cool whip for a beautiful marbled effect.
- Refrigerate: Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, optionally sprinkle the top with sliced almonds for added crunch and a nutty flavor.
Notes
- Make sure to use prepared angel food cake for convenience, or bake one from scratch if preferred.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cool whip.
- This dessert is best served chilled and can be made a day in advance.
- If almond extract is unavailable, vanilla extract can be used instead.
- Optional almonds add texture but can be omitted for nut-free preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
