Here’s a decadent, no-bake Heaven on Earth Cake recipe — a dreamy dessert made with layers of angel food cake, cherry pie filling, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped topping. It’s rich, light, and perfect for potlucks or holidays!
🍰 Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe
🧾 Ingredients:
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1 box angel food cake, prepared and cut into 1-inch cubes
(or use 1 pre-made store-bought angel food cake) -
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
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1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 ½ cups cold milk
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1 cup sour cream (adds tang and creaminess)
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1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
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Almond slices or toasted coconut (optional garnish)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare the base:
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Cut cooled or store-bought angel food cake into bite-sized cubes.
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Place half of the cake cubes in a 9×13-inch dish in a single layer.
2. Add the cherry layer:
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Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the cake layer.
3. Mix pudding layer:
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In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
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Fold in sour cream until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the layers:
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Spread half of the pudding mixture over the cherry layer.
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Add the remaining cake cubes, then repeat with remaining cherry filling and pudding mixture.
5. Top it off:
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Spread Cool Whip evenly over the top.
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Garnish with sliced almonds, shaved white chocolate, or toasted coconut if desired.
6. Chill:
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set and allow flavors to meld.
🍒 Variations:
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Use different pie fillings: Blueberry, strawberry, or lemon curd for fun twists.
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Make it chocolatey: Use chocolate pudding and chocolate cake for a Black Forest-style version.
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Add fruit: Layer in sliced bananas or fresh berries between the cake and pudding.