Recipe
Heaven on Earth Cake
— • — • American
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No-bake layered dessert with angel food cake, cherry pie filling, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping; makes 8 servings and can be made up to 2 days ahead.
Source: www.allrecipes.com
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Ingredients
Main
- 1 pc angel food cake(14 ounce; purchased; cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 595g cherry pie filling(can; divided)
- 96g vanilla instant pudding mix and pie filling(package; such as Jell-O®)
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk(or half-and-half)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 227g whipped topping(container; frozen; thawed)
- sliced almonds(optional; for garnish)
Instructions
Main
- Gather all ingredients.
- Place half of the angel food cake pieces in the bottom of a deep 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish in an even layer.
- Spread 1 cup cherry pie filling evenly over the cake layer.
- Top with the remaining angel food cake pieces in an even layer.
- Whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix, whole milk (or half-and-half), and sour cream in a large bowl until slightly thickened and smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the cake and spread it evenly.
- Spread the thawed whipped topping over the pudding layer; dot with the remaining cherry pie filling and use a toothpick or spoon to swoop and swirl the filling into the topping.
- Refrigerate uncovered for at least 8 hours or up to 12 hours; garnish with sliced almonds before serving.
Tips
- Cut angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and work quickly to keep the pieces light and airy.
- Whisk pudding, milk, and sour cream until slightly thickened, about one minute for a smooth filling.
- Chill at least 8 hours; serve cold and garnish with sliced almonds for added crunch.