“I made this for our bible study and came home with an empty dish! Just about everyone went back for seconds!!!”
This Heaven On Earth Cake is a simple yet delightful dessert that combines the airy texture of angel food cake with creamy pudding, tangy cherry pie filling, and fluffy whipped topping. It’s a perfect no-bake treat for potlucks or casual gatherings.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Angel Food Cake (store-bought or homemade) | 1-2 cakes |
| Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix | 1 (3.4 oz) package |
| Milk | 1 1/2 cups |
| Plain Greek Yogurt | 1 cup |
| Cherry Pie Filling | 1 (21 oz) can |
| Frozen Whipped Topping (thawed) | 1 (8 oz) container |
| Almond Slivers (garnish) | As needed |
Instructions:
- Prepare the cake: Cube the angel food cake(s) into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the pudding mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until the pudding is smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt: Fold the plain Greek yogurt into the pudding mixture until it is smooth and well combined.
- Layer the cake:
- Spread half of the cubed angel food cake pieces evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top the cake layer with ⅔ of the cherry pie filling, spreading it evenly.
- Layer the remaining cake cubes over the cherry pie filling.
- Pour the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the top layer of cake cubes, gently spreading it into an even layer.
- Add whipped topping and garnish:
- Use a rubber or offset spatula to spread the thawed frozen whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
- Drizzle the remaining cherry pie filling over the whipped topping.
- Sprinkle the top with almond slivers (toasted, if desired) as a garnish.
- Chill: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and let the cake set for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to meld and the cake to firm up.
- Serve: Once chilled and set, slice the Heaven On Earth Cake into squares and serve. Enjoy this light and fruity dessert!
