Description
Heaven on Earth Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of airy angel food cake, creamy vanilla pudding, tangy sour cream, sweet cherry pie filling, and fluffy Cool Whip. This easy-to-make, refrigerator cake offers a perfectly balanced combination of textures and flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 premade angel food cake
Pudding Mixture
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (typically 3.4 oz)
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream
Toppings
- 1 can cherry pie filling (approx. 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 to ensure every bite remains light and airy.
- First Layer: Evenly spread half of the angel food cake pieces in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a solid foundation for the subsequent 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 it 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 to add a fruity, sweet burst in every slice.
- Second Cake Layer: Top the cherry pie filling with the remaining angel food cake pieces, building the next cake layer.
- Add Pudding Layer: Spread the prepared vanilla pudding mixture evenly over the second layer of cake, smoothing out the surface for even coverage.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Gently spread the thawed Cool Whip over the pudding layer, creating a smooth and fluffy finish to the cake.
- Decorate with Cherry Pie Filling: Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling attractively over the Cool Whip topping, adding visual appeal and extra flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate the cake for several hours to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to thaw the Cool Whip in the refrigerator before spreading it to achieve the best texture.
- You can substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative.
- This cake is best served within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- For a different flavor twist, try using strawberry or blueberry pie filling instead of cherry.
- Ensure the angel food cake stays fresh or consume it soon after purchase as it can dry out quickly.
