Here’s a rich, dreamy dessert known as Heaven on Earth Cake — a no-bake layered dessert that’s light, creamy, fruity, and absolutely divine! It’s made with angel food cake, cherry pie filling, pudding, and whipped topping. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you want to impress without a fuss.
🍰✨ Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 10–12):
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1 prepared angel food cake (store-bought or homemade)
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1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or strawberry, blueberry, etc.)
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1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
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1½ cups cold milk
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1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
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1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
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Optional: sliced almonds, extra cherries, or white chocolate chips for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake Base:
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Cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes.
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Layer about half of the cake cubes in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Add Cherry Layer:
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Spoon half the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake layer.
3. Add Remaining Cake:
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Layer the rest of the cake cubes over the cherry filling.
4. Make the Creamy Pudding Mixture:
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In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until slightly thickened (about 1–2 minutes).
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Fold in the sour cream until smooth and creamy.
5. Assemble the Cake:
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Pour the pudding mixture over the layered cake and gently spread to cover evenly.
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Top with the full tub of whipped topping and smooth out.
6. Final Cherry Topping:
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Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling in dollops over the top (you can swirl it gently or leave it as is).
7. Chill & Garnish:
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor and texture.
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Before serving, garnish with sliced almonds, extra fruit, or white chocolate curls if desired.
✅ Tips & Variations:
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Use blueberry pie filling and lemon pudding for a summer twist.
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Replace sour cream with cream cheese (softened & beaten) for a cheesecake vibe.
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Make individual servings in cups or jars for parties!