Description
Heaven on Earth Cake is a delightful no-bake layered dessert combining light angel food cake, creamy vanilla pudding, tangy sour cream, and sweet cherry pie filling, topped with fluffy Cool Whip. Perfectly chilled, this easy-to-assemble cake offers a luscious fruit and cream experience that serves 12.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 premade angel food cake
Pudding Mixture
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream
Toppings
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 container Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Tear the premade angel food cake into bite-sized pieces to create easier layering and enhance its light and airy texture.
- First Layer: Evenly spread half of the angel food cake pieces at the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form a solid base for the dessert.
- Make the Pudding Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, and sour cream until smooth. Let the mixture rest for a few minutes to thicken and set.
- Add Cherry Pie Filling: Spoon and evenly spread half of the cherry pie filling over the cake pieces in the dish, ensuring a fruity burst in every bite.
- Second Cake Layer: Place the remaining angel food cake pieces over the cherry pie filling layer to build the second cake layer.
- Add Pudding Layer: Spread the prepared vanilla pudding mixture evenly over the second cake layer, smoothing the surface thoroughly.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Gently spread the thawed Cool Whip over the pudding layer to create a smooth and fluffy finish.
- Decorate with Cherry Pie Filling: Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling decoratively 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 recipe requires no baking and is perfect for quick preparation.
- For best results, allow the cake to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Use a 9×13 inch dish for proper layering and serving size.
- Can be garnished with fresh cherries or nuts if desired.
- Sour cream adds a subtle tanginess that balances the sweetness.
