Description
Heaven on Earth Cake is an easy no-bake dessert made with fluffy angel food cake, sweet-tart cherry pie filling, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped topping. Chill it for a few hours for a soft, creamy, spoonable dessert perfect for parties and family gatherings.
Ingredients
1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups cold whole milk
1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (10-12 oz) angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, optional
Instructions
1. Whisk the cold whole milk and instant vanilla pudding mix in a medium bowl until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes.
2. Let the pudding mixture sit for about 5 minutes until fully set.
3. Cut the angel food cake into approximately 1-inch cubes.
4. Arrange half of the angel food cake cubes evenly in an 8×8-inch baking dish.
5. Spoon half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake cubes.
6. Add the remaining angel food cake cubes in an even layer.
7. Pour the prepared vanilla pudding over the cake and spread it evenly.
8. Spread the thawed whipped topping over the pudding layer.
9. Dollop the remaining cherry pie filling over the whipped topping.
10. Gently swirl the cherry filling with the tip of a knife to create a marbled pattern.
11. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
12. Sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds just before serving, if desired.
13. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use a serrated knife to cut the delicate angel food cake without compressing it.
Do not skip the refrigeration time because the cake needs time to absorb some of the pudding and cherry juices.
Cherry pie filling is the classic choice, but strawberry or blueberry pie filling can also be used.
Keep the cake tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Freezing is not recommended because the pudding and whipped topping can become watery after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 13.3 g
- Sodium: 402 mg
- Fat: 7.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg