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Heaven on Earth Cake featuring layers of angel food cake, cherry filling, and creamy pudding.

Heaven on Earth Cake

A creamy, fruity, and light layered dessert that impresses without the stress. Perfect for potlucks and makes a delightful treat that gets better as it chills.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large Angel food cake (store bought or homemade), cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 can Cherry pie filling (or your favorite fruit filling) Can substitute with blueberry, strawberry, or mixed berry.
  • 1 box Instant vanilla pudding mix Can also use cheesecake or white chocolate flavored pudding.
  • 2 cups Cold milk (to mix with the pudding) Ensure the milk is cold for best results.
  • 1 cup Sour cream Adds a cheesecake-like flavor, can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 cups Whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream)
  • optional Sliced almonds, chocolate shavings, or extra fruit on top For additional garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the angel food cake into bite-sized cubes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until it thickens.
  3. Stir in sour cream to create a creamy, cheesecake-like layer.
Layering
  1. In your dish, add about half of the cake pieces.
  2. Spoon half the cherry pie filling over the cake.
  3. Spread half the pudding mixture over the fruit.
  4. Add the remaining cake pieces, then the rest of the fruit and the rest of the pudding mixture.
  5. Finish with a generous layer of whipped topping.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  2. Serve chilled, optionally top with sliced almonds or chocolate shavings.

Notes

This dessert tastes better if made the night before. Store in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for the best texture.