Heaven on Earth Cake

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Heaven on Earth Cake is a chilled layered dessert made with angel food cake, creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and sweet cherry pie filling. It is light, refreshing, and perfect for feeding a crowd with very little prep work.

This dessert is light, creamy, and layered with simple store bought ingredients that come together in minutes. I love how it feels fancy but stays very low stress. It is one of those recipes I can make ahead, tuck into the fridge, and forget about until it is time to serve.

If you enjoy easy no bake desserts like this one, you should also try our strawberry fluff or our Hawaiian cheesecake salad to keep the fun going.

Why I love this recipe

I love that this is a dish you make ahead of time and chill until serving. It takes the stress out of entertaining to make it ahead of time and it’s always a hit with its gorgeous presentation.

I also love how light and fluffy this dessert is, it satisfies my sweet tooth without feeling heavy.

More sweet treats? Check out my Pistachio Fluff and Oreo Fluff.

Ingredients

• Instant vanilla pudding mix – creates the creamy base for the dessert
• Whole milk – helps the pudding set smoothly
• Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt – either works; Greek yogurt adds a slight tang
• Angel food cake loaves – cut into cubes for soft, airy layers
• Cherry pie filling – adds sweetness and a pop of fruit flavor
• Whipped topping – keeps the cake light and fluffy
• Sliced almonds – optional, but adds a nice crunch on top

Step by step

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, and sour cream until smooth. Set it aside.
2. Spread half of the angel food cake cubes in an even layer in a 9×13 dish. Spoon most of the cherry pie filling over the cake and spread it out gently. Add the remaining cake cubes on top.

1. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake layers and spread it evenly. Finish with a full layer of whipped topping, then spoon the remaining cherry filling on top. Use a knife to swirl if desired.
2. Refrigerate the cake for at least four hours or overnight. Add sliced almonds just before serving.

Variations

This Heaven on Earth Cake is very easy to change. I like swapping the cherry filling for blueberry or strawberry when I want a new flavor.

Chocolate pudding works well for a richer version, and crushed graham crackers or toasted coconut make fun topping swaps. You can also build this dessert in individual cups for parties.

Serving suggestion

I usually serve this cake chilled straight from the fridge. It works well for holidays, potlucks, and summer gatherings when heavy desserts feel like too much.

Storage

Store Heaven on Earth Cake covered in the refrigerator. It keeps well for up to three days and actually tastes better after sitting overnight. I do not recommend freezing since the creamy layers can change texture once thawed.

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