Heaven on Earth Cake
Heaven on Earth Cake is a delightful dessert that combines layers of angel food cake, pudding, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream. It’s a no-bake dessert that’s easy to assemble and perfect for any occasion. Here’s a simple recipe to make this heavenly treat:
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made angel food cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional)
- Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pudding:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens. This usually takes about 2 minutes.
- Once thickened, fold in the sour cream until well combined.
- Layer the Cake:
- Tear or cut the angel food cake into bite-sized pieces.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a layer of the cake pieces evenly to cover the bottom.
- Add Cherry Filling:
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the layer of cake pieces.
- Add More Cake:
- Add another layer of the remaining angel food cake pieces on top of the cherry pie filling.
- Pudding Layer:
- Pour the prepared pudding and sour cream mixture over the top layer of cake pieces, spreading it evenly.
- Whipped Topping:
- Spread the whipped topping over the pudding layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Chill:
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
- Optional Garnishes:
- Just before serving, sprinkle toasted sliced almonds on top for added crunch and flavor.
- You can also add maraschino cherries as a decorative garnish.
Tips:
- For a variation, you can use different flavors of pie filling, such as blueberry or strawberry.
- For an extra layer of flavor, drizzle a bit of fruit syrup or juice from the pie filling over the cake pieces before adding the pudding layer.
Enjoy this heavenly dessert that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
