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Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Heaven on Earth Cake is a light and luscious dessert featuring layers of airy angel food cake, sweet cherry pie filling, creamy vanilla pudding mixed with sour cream, and fluffy Cool Whip. This no-bake chilled cake combines a delightful balance of textures and flavors, perfect for an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that requires minimal preparation and no oven time.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake and Filling

  • 14 ounces prepared angel food cake
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Pudding Mixture

  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1½ cups whole milk (or half & half)
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)

Topping

  • 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Base: Use a serrated knife to cut the angel food cake into 1-inch square chunks. In a deep dish 8×8 square baking dish, evenly layer half of the angel food cake chunks to form the bottom layer. Over this, spread half of the cherry pie filling evenly. Then place the remaining angel food cake chunks in an even layer on top of the cherry filling layer.
  2. Make the Pudding Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, and full-fat sour cream. Whisk thoroughly for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Let it rest a few minutes if needed to achieve a thicker consistency.
  3. Assemble the Layers: Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the top layer of angel food cake. Then apply an even layer of Cool Whip over the pudding layer. Next, dollop the remaining cherry pie filling on top and gently swirl the pie filling into the Cool Whip with a toothpick or spoon to create a marbled effect.
  4. Chill the Cake: Cover the assembled cake with plastic wrap, foil, or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight (12-16 hours), to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to soften slightly.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top for added crunch and visual appeal. Slice and enjoy the cake chilled.

Notes

  • Use full-fat sour cream and whole milk or half & half for best flavor and texture.
  • The cake tastes best after chilling overnight (12-16 hours) to let the flavors fully develop and the cake soften.
  • If you don’t have a deep dish 8×8 baking pan, a regular 9×9 baking pan can be used instead.
  • Swirling the cherry pie filling into the Cool Whip creates an attractive marbled pattern.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/heaven-on-earth-cake-recipe/