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Heaven on Earth Cake

Use a store-bought angel food cake and cherry pie filling in this easy layered no bake dessert recipe. Heaven on Earth Cake is a no-bake layered dessert that looks every bit as good as it tastes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 13 ounces prepared Angel food cake cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling 1 can
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding 3.5-ounces
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 6 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds or sliced almonds optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Use a serrated knife to cut the angel food cake into 1-inch square chunks. 13 ounces prepared Angel food cake
  • Using a deep dish 8x8” square baking dish, evenly layer half of the angel food cake chunks into the bottom of the pan.
  • Spread half of the cherry pie filling over the angel food cake. Place the remaining angel food cake chunks into an even layer over the cherry pie filling. 21 ounces cherry pie filling
  • In a mixing bowl, add the dry instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, and sour cream. Stir with a wire whisk, for 1-2 minutes, until it's thoroughly combined, smooth, and thick. Spread the pudding mixture over top the angel food cake layer. 1 box instant vanilla pudding, 1 1/2 cups 2% milk, 1 cup sour cream
  • Spread the Cool Whip into an even layer over top the pudding layer. Swirl the remaining cherry pie filling over top. 6 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping
  • Cover the cake with plastic wrap, foil, or a lid. Let it refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Garnish the top of the cake with almonds before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. I don't love freezing this dessert. I've found the cake starts to break down and I don't love the texture.
The calories shown are based on the cake being cut into 8 pieces, with 1 serving being 1/8 of cake. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 0.3mg