Description
Heaven on Earth Cake is a light and airy layered dessert featuring tender angel food cake pieces, creamy vanilla pudding mixed with sour cream, sweet cherry pie filling, and fluffy whipped topping. Easy to assemble without baking, this no-cook treat is perfect for gatherings and offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 premade angel food cake
Pudding Mixture
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream
Fruit and Topping
- 1 can cherry pie filling (about 21 oz)
- 1 container Cool Whip, thawed (8 oz)
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 (at least 2-3 hours) to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use a 9×13 inch dish for layering to ensure proper structure and serving size.
- Allow the pudding to fully set for about 5 minutes before assembling to prevent runny layers.
- Chill the dessert for at least 2-3 hours, though overnight refrigeration enhances flavor melding and texture.
- For variation, substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or strawberry.
- This dessert is best served cold to maintain its light and creamy texture.
