Description

Heaven on Earth Cake is a luscious no-bake layered dessert that combines airy angel food cake cubes with creamy vanilla pudding, smooth cream cheese frosting, and sweet cherry pie filling, topped with whipped topping and optional sliced almonds. Perfect for a chilled, indulgent treat ideal for gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

1 angel food cake (cut into cubes)

Cream Cheese Mixture

1 package cream cheese (softened, 8 oz)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Vanilla Pudding Mixture

1 cup milk
1 package vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
1 container whipped topping (8 oz, Cool Whip)

Topping

1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

Prepare Cake Layer: Cut the angel food cake into bite-sized cubes and spread half of the cubes evenly in a 9×13-inch dish to form the base layer.
Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well to incorporate flavor evenly.
Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla pudding mix until the mixture thickens, indicating the pudding is set.
Combine Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture until fully combined, creating a creamy filling.
Layer Cream Cheese Mixture: Pour half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of angel food cake cubes in the dish.
Add Second Cake Layer: Place the remaining angel food cake cubes over the cream cheese layer, spreading them evenly.
Top with Remaining Cream Cheese Mixture: Spread the rest of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the second layer of cake cubes.
Add Cherry Pie Topping: Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the top layer and smooth it out for an attractive finish.
Chill the Cake: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with sliced almonds and extra whipped topping if desired to add texture and presentation appeal.

Notes

This cake requires at least 4 hours of refrigeration, so plan ahead for best results.
For a nut-free option, omit the sliced almonds.
You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings for variety.
Use fresh whipped topping rather than thawed frozen topping for best texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: angel food cake, cream cheese dessert, vanilla pudding, cherry pie filling, layered cake, no-bake dessert