Description
Creamy layers of bliss define this Heaven on Earth Cake, merging tangy cherries with luscious cream and moist cake. Dessert enthusiasts will discover pure indulgence in each heavenly bite, promising a delightful escape from ordinary sweets.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 angel food cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into 1-inch cubes
Fruit Layer:
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
Cream and Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) cold milk
- 1 cup (240 grams) sour cream
- 1 container (8 ounces / 227 grams) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
Garnish (Optional):
- ¼ cup (30 grams) sliced almonds
- Fresh cherries
- Additional whipped topping
Instructions
- Craft the velvety pudding base by whisking instant pudding mix with cold milk until it thickens and transforms into a silky smooth consistency. Incorporate sour cream, blending thoroughly to create a rich, creamy foundation.
- Select a spacious rectangular baking dish and artfully construct the first layer by distributing half of the angel food cake cubes across the bottom, creating a delicate, airy base.
- Generously cascade cherry pie filling over the cake cubes, ensuring an even, vibrant spread that promises bursts of fruity flavor in every bite.
- Gently pour half of the prepared pudding mixture across the cherry layer, using a spatula to smooth and level the creamy surface.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining cake cubes, carefully positioning them to create a uniform second tier.
- Crown the second cake layer with the remaining cherry pie filling, allowing the ruby-red fruit to peek through the white cake landscape.
- Complete the dessert architecture by drizzling the final portion of pudding mixture, carefully spreading it to cover every crevice and create a perfectly even top.
- Generously cloak the entire dessert with a billowing layer of whipped topping, transforming the cake into a cloud-like masterpiece.
- Seal the dish with plastic wrap and allow the cake to rest and meld its flavors in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, or ideally overnight.
- Just before serving, enhance the presentation by scattering sliced almonds across the surface and optionally garnishing with fresh cherries or an additional dollop of whipped topping.
- Slice and serve this heavenly creation, inviting guests to indulge in its layers of texture and flavor.
Notes
- Customize the cake by using different pudding flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or pistachio for a unique twist on the classic recipe.
- Swap cherry pie filling with other fruit options like blueberry, raspberry, or peach to match seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Make the dessert gluten-free by using gluten-free angel food cake or pound cake cubes, ensuring everyone can enjoy this heavenly treat.
- Reduce sugar content by selecting sugar-free pudding mix and low-sugar whipped topping for a lighter version of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 225 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg