Description
This Heaven on Earth Cake is a no-bake dream dessert that combines light and fluffy angel food cake, creamy pudding, tart cherries, and velvety whipped topping into one heavenly bite! ✨ Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or when you need a quick and easy dessert. The best part? It comes together in minutes and tastes like a cloud of sweetness! ☁️🍒
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10-inch) angel food cake, cut into cubes
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- ½ cup sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Layer the Cake:
- Spread half of the angel food cake cubes in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Add the Cherries:
- Spoon half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake cubes.
3️⃣ Prepare the Pudding Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and sour cream until smooth and thickened.
4️⃣ Layer It Up:
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the cherry layer, then add the remaining cake cubes on top.
5️⃣ Top with Creamy Goodness:
- Pour the rest of the pudding mixture over the cake and spread evenly.
6️⃣ Finish with Whipped Topping:
- Gently spread the whipped topping over the pudding layer.
7️⃣ Garnish & Chill:
- Drizzle the remaining cherry pie filling on top and sprinkle with sliced almonds (if using). Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld together.
8️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! 😍
Notes
- Swap the cherries! 🍓 Try using strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry pie filling for a fun twist.
- Make it extra chocolatey! 🍫 Add a drizzle of hot fudge before serving.
- For a lighter version: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and sugar-free pudding mix.
- Make ahead: This dessert tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Heaven on Earth Cake, no-bake dessert, angel food cake, cherry dessert, easy summer dessert