Heaven on Earth Cake: A Decadent Layered Delight
Whisk your taste buds away with this Heaven on Earth Cake, a lusciously layered dessert that combines light angel food cake with rich fillings and a touch of fruit. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply satisfying a sweet craving, this dessert promises a heavenly experience with every forkful.
Layer Upon Layer of Flavor
This Heaven on Earth Cake is a dessert lover’s dream, featuring layers of angel food cake, creamy pudding, cherry pie filling, and a fluffy whipped topping. It’s an easy-to-make treat that looks impressive and tastes even better. Here’s how you can create this celestial delight in your kitchen.
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Chilling time: 4 hours
- Serving: 12 servings
- Equipment: 13×9 inch baking dish, mixing bowl
Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe:
Dive into the deliciousness of this multi-layered cake that brings together the lightness of angel food with the richness of cheesecake and cherries.
Ingredients:
- 1 angel food cake, prepared and cut into cubes
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pack (30 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, chilled
- 1 tablespoon roasted almond slices (optional for garnish)
Directions:
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cheesecake pudding mix, milk, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- Layer the Cake: In your baking dish, arrange half of the angel food cake cubes at the bottom. Spoon half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake.
- Add Another Cake Layer: Place the remaining cake cubes on top of the cherry layer.
- Spread the Pudding: Pour the pudding mixture over the top layer of cake cubes, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Spoon the whipped topping over the pudding layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Finish with Cherries and Chill: Add the remaining cherry pie filling on top of the whipped topping. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours to set.
- Garnish Before Serving: Just before serving, sprinkle roasted almond slices over the top for added crunch and flavor.
Enjoy the Bliss
This Heaven on Earth Cake is the perfect dessert for those who love a mix of textures and flavors. The fluffy cake, creamy layers, and tangy cherries create a delightful symphony in your mouth.
