Description
Heavenly layers of bliss define this irresistible Heaven on Earth Cake, where creamy textures and sweet indulgence dance together. Rich cherries and velvety cream create a dessert that beckons you to savor each divine bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 store-bought angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes (or homemade)
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 container (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- 1 cup sour cream
Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (optional)
- Fresh cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk in a mixing bowl until it transforms into a silky, smooth consistency.
- Incorporate sour cream into the pudding mixture, blending thoroughly to create a luscious base.
- Create the first foundation layer by gently distributing half of the angel food cake cubes across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Delicately drape the first half of cherry pie filling over the cake cubes, ensuring an even landscape of fruity sweetness.
- Carefully cascade half of the prepared pudding mixture across the cherry layer, using a spatula to smooth the surface into a uniform texture.
- Replicate the layering process by adding the remaining angel food cake cubes as the next architectural element.
- Distribute the remaining cherry pie filling over the cake cubes, creating a vibrant fruity stratum.
- Pour the final portion of pudding mixture, gently smoothing it to cover the entire surface with a creamy blanket.
- Crown the dessert with a generous spread of whipped topping, covering every inch of the pudding layer.
- Seal the dish with plastic wrap and allow the cake to rest and harmonize its flavors in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Just before serving, embellish the top with a sprinkle of sliced almonds for a delightful crunch.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh cherries or an additional dollop of whipped topping to enhance the visual appeal.
- Serve chilled, scooping generous portions into individual bowls or plates for a heavenly dessert experience.
Notes
- Customize Pudding Flavor: Experiment with different instant pudding flavors like vanilla, cheesecake, or white chocolate to create unique variations of this dessert.
- Make Gluten-Free: Swap angel food cake with gluten-free pound cake or sponge cake to accommodate gluten-sensitive diets.
- Control Sweetness: Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free pudding mix and low-sugar pie filling for a lighter, less sweet version of the dessert.
- Enhance Texture: Toast sliced almonds before sprinkling on top to intensify their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the creamy dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg