Heaven on Earth Cake is a delightful dessert that brings together light, airy textures with the rich sweetness of cherry and creamy vanilla. This recipe uses simple, ready-to-assemble ingredients to create a show-stopping treat that’s perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to festive celebrations. Pre-made angel food cake, cherry pie filling, and a few pantry staples are all you need to whip up this heavenly creation.
Making this cake is as easy as it is satisfying. You start with a fluffy pre-made angel food cake, cutting it into three horizontal layers to build your masterpiece. A mix of instant vanilla pudding, milk, and sour cream creates a luxuriously smooth and creamy filling that pairs beautifully with the tartness of the cherry pie filling. Layer by layer, the cake comes together with a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that are sure to impress.
Once assembled, the cake is frosted with Cool Whip for a light finish and can be garnished with sliced almonds for an added crunch. After a brief chill in the refrigerator, the Heaven on Earth Cake is ready to serve, making it a perfect dessert that offers a slice of bliss with every bite. Its simple elegance and divine taste make it a favorite that you’ll want to revisit for every special event or whenever you need a sweet escape.
Heaven on Earth Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 angel food cake (pre-made or from a boxed mix, cooled)
- 1 can cherry pie filling (540 milliliters, 18 ounces)
- 1 package 4-serving instant vanilla pudding mix (102 grams, 3.6 ounces)
- 1 ½ cups milk (2%)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- Sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
- Slice the angel food cake horizontally into three equal layers.
- In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until well blended. Stir in the sour cream.
- Spread a layer of the pudding mixture on the bottom layer of the angel food cake.
- Add half of the cherry pie filling over the pudding layer.
- Place the second layer of angel food cake on top and repeat with the pudding mixture and the remaining cherry pie filling.
- Top with the final layer of angel food cake.
- Frost the entire cake with Cool Whip.
- Optionally, garnish the top of the cake with sliced almonds.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including chilling)
Kcal: 320 kcal per slice
Servings: 12
This recipe is designed for ease and elegance, ensuring a dessert that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat.
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Heaven on Earth Cake is a delightful dessert that brings together light, airy textures with the rich sweetness of cherry and creamy vanilla. This recipe uses simple, ready-to-assemble ingredients to create a show-stopping treat that’s perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to festive celebrations. Pre-made angel food cake, cherry pie filling, and a few pantry staples are all you need to whip up this heavenly creation.
Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake (pre-made or from a boxed mix, cooled)
- 1 can cherry pie filling (540 milliliters, 18 ounces)
- 1 package 4-serving instant vanilla pudding mix (102 grams, 3.6 ounces)
- 1 ½ cups milk (2%)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- Sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the angel food cake horizontally into three equal layers.
- In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until well blended. Stir in the sour cream.
- Spread a layer of the pudding mixture on the bottom layer of the angel food cake.
- Add half of the cherry pie filling over the pudding layer.
- Place the second layer of angel food cake on top and repeat with the pudding mixture and the remaining cherry pie filling.
- Top with the final layer of angel food cake.
- Frost the entire cake with Cool Whip.
- Optionally, garnish the top of the cake with sliced almonds.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including chilling)
Kcal: 320 kcal per slice
Servings: 12
This recipe is designed for ease and elegance, ensuring a dessert that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat.