Description
Heaven on Earth Cake is a no-bake, layered dessert made with angel food cake, cherry pie filling, vanilla pudding, sour cream, and whipped topping. Light, creamy, and fruity, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser perfect for gatherings and holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared angel food cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the angel food cake into bite-sized cubes.
- Evenly layer the cake cubes in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cake layer, spreading it evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and sour cream until smooth and thickened.
- Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cherry layer.
- Top with whipped topping, spreading it evenly over the pudding layer.
- Garnish with sliced almonds if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use different pie fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variety.Swap vanilla pudding for lemon or cheesecake flavor for a twist.Use light or sugar-free versions of pudding and whipped topping for a lighter dessert.Add fresh fruit like berries or bananas for added texture and freshness.Best made ahead for easy entertaining and deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/15 of cake)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
