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Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Heaven on Earth Cake is a simple, no-bake layered dessert featuring light angel food cake, creamy vanilla pudding, tangy sour cream, and sweet cherry pie filling, all topped with fluffy Cool Whip. Perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat that requires minimal prep and no oven baking.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 premade angel food cake

Pudding Mixture

  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup sour cream

Toppings

  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1 container Cool Whip, thawed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Tear the premade angel food cake into bite-sized pieces. This helps with layering and ensures the cake remains light and airy throughout your dessert.
  2. First Layer: Evenly spread half of the angel food cake pieces in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, covering the entire base to provide a sturdy foundation for the following layers.
  3. Make the Pudding Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, and sour cream until the mixture is smooth. Let it rest for a few minutes so the pudding can thicken and set properly.
  4. Add Cherry Pie Filling: Spoon and spread half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake layer in the baking dish, ensuring each bite will have a burst of fruity flavor.
  5. Second Cake Layer: Add the remaining angel food cake pieces on top of the cherry layer, building the next level of the cake.
  6. Add Pudding Layer: Spread the prepared vanilla pudding mixture evenly over the second cake layer, smoothing it out to completely cover the surface.
  7. Top with Whipped Topping: Gently spread the thawed Cool Whip over the pudding layer, creating a smooth and fluffy finish that adds a light texture contrast.
  8. Decorate with Cherry Pie Filling: Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling decoratively over the Cool Whip topping to enhance both the presentation and flavor.
  9. Chill and Serve: Cover the dish and refrigerate the cake for several hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set. Serve chilled and enjoy this luscious, easy-to-make treat!

Notes

  • Use a 9×13 inch dish to ensure proper layering and portions.
  • Allow sufficient chilling time, ideally 4 hours or overnight, for best texture and flavor.
  • For a lighter option, substitute Cool Whip with whipped cream if preferred.
  • This dessert is best served cold and doesn’t hold well at room temperature.
  • Feel free to swap cherry pie filling with other fruit fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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