Description

This Heaven on Earth Cake is a decadent, layered dessert that combines the light and airy texture of angel food cake with creamy vanilla pudding, tangy sour cream, and a luscious cherry topping. It’s a no-bake treat that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or any time you crave a show-stopping dessert with minimal effort. The combination of flavors and textures makes each bite a delightful experience, and the best part? It’s incredibly easy to assemble!

Ingredients

• For the Cake Layers:1 package angel food cake (or 1 prepared angel food cake)1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix1 1/2 cups milk1 cup sour cream1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• For the Topping:1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)Optional: Chopped almonds or pecans for garnish

Preparation Method

1. Prepare angel food cake or cut store-bought cake into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth, then stir in sour cream.
3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then fold in whipped topping.
4. In a 9x13-inch dish, layer half of the cake cubes, half of the pudding mixture, and half of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
5. Spread cherry pie filling over the top layer.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Tips and Conclusion

For a delightful crunch, sprinkle chopped almonds or pecans on top just before serving. You can also experiment with different fruit toppings, such as blueberry or strawberry pie filling, for a fun variation of this classic dessert. If you prefer a more citrusy note, add a hint of lemon zest to the pudding mixture.

This Heaven on Earth Cake is the ultimate easy-to-make dessert that looks and tastes impressive without requiring hours in the kitchen. Each bite is a perfect balance of soft cake, creamy pudding, tangy sour cream, and sweet cherry topping. It’s ideal for sharing with family and friends at gatherings or simply indulging in a sweet treat at home.

Looking for more easy no-bake desserts? Try our refreshing lemon icebox cake or creamy tiramisu! Don’t forget to share your baking adventures and let us know how your Heaven on Earth Cake turned out!