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Heaven On Earth Cake

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Layers of angel food cake, creamy pudding, and cherry pie filling come together in this easy heaven on earth cake that's sure to be a hit!

A slice of Heaven On Earth Cake, layered with cherries and cream and topped with sliced almonds, sits on a white plate beside a fork and striped napkin. Bowls of cherries and almonds complete the inviting scene.
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Heaven On Earth Cake

Heaven on earth cake is the kind of no-bake dessert that tastes just as dreamy as it sounds.

Fluffy angel food cake is layered with creamy vanilla pudding, sweet-tart cherry pie filling, and whipped topping for a light, luscious treat that’s perfect for spring gatherings, potlucks, or Sunday dinner.

It’s incredibly easy to make, beautifully layered, and always the first dessert to disappear!

For more no-bake desserts, try these no-bake mini turtle cheesecakes or these no-bake frosted cookie dough bars.

Ingredients 

You will need the following ingredients listed below to make this simple dessert recipe (the exact measurements, nutrition information and full recipe are all in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post).

  • Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 
  • Whole milk 
  • Sour Cream or plain greek yogurt 
  • Angel Food Cake
  • Cherry Pie Filling 
  • Cool Whip 
  • Sliced Almonds

How to Make Heaven on Earth Cake

In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, and sour cream until smooth. Set aside. 

A glass bowl filled with pale yellow cake batter, with a metal whisk with a wooden handle resting inside, viewed from above on a white background.

Spread half of the angel food cake pieces into an even layer in a 9x13 baking dish. 

Top it with ⅔ of the cherry pie filling and spread it out evenly over the cake. Then top with the remaining cake pieces. 

Cubed pieces of yellow cake with golden tops are evenly spread in a white ceramic baking dish with wavy edges and handles on each side.
A white baking dish filled with cubes of yellow and white cake topped with bright red cherry pie filling. The dish has wavy edges and handles on both sides.

Pour the vanilla pudding mixture on top and spread into an even layer. 

Add an even layer of Cool Whip on top and drop spoonfuls of the remaining cherry pie filling.

You can make swirls using a butter knife or skewer if you like. 

A white rectangular baking dish filled with cubed bread covered in a thick layer of creamy yellow custard, ready to be baked.
A rectangular white dish with a dessert topped with a thick layer of whipped cream and dollops of bright red cherry pie filling scattered across the surface.

Refrigerate the cake for 4 hours, or overnight. Add sliced almonds on top before serving. 

A square white dish filled with a dessert topped with swirled red cherry sauce, whipped cream, and sprinkled sliced almonds. Nearby are a bowl of sliced almonds, a plant, and a striped cloth.

Slice and serve your delicious no-bake dessert!

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A close-up of a Heaven On Earth Cake no-bake dessert with layers of cake, cream, and fruit filling being served from a white dish. The dessert is finished with whipped cream and a cherry sauce drizzle. Text reads Heaven on Earth no-bake dessert.

Tips 

Try making different flavors by using different canned pie fillings, different pudding mix flavors, or different nuts for topping. 

If you have the time and ingredients, you can make your angel food cake and whipped topping yourself. 

This same recipe can be used to make trifles or individual dessert cups. 

A slice of Heaven On Earth Cake, layered with cherries and cream and topped with sliced almonds, sits on a white plate beside a fork and striped napkin. Bowls of cherries and almonds complete the inviting scene.

Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe

Heaven on earth cake is the kind of no-bake dessert that tastes just as dreamy as it sounds. Fluffy angel food cake is layered with creamy vanilla pudding, sweet-tart cherry pie filling, and whipped topping for a light, luscious treat.

Author: Recipe Idea Shop

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Prep : 15 minutes
4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Course : Dessert, Desserts
Servings : 12 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix, 3.4 oz
  • 1 ½ cups Whole Milk
  • 8 oz Sour Cream or plain greek yogurt 
  • 2 Angel Food Cake Loaves, (10 oz each) cut into cubes 
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling, 21 oz
  • 8 oz Cool Whip 
  • Sliced Almonds, for topping 

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, and sour cream until smooth. Set aside. 
  • Spread half of the angel food cake pieces into an even layer in a 9x13 baking dish. 
  • Top it with ⅔ of the cherry pie filling and spread it out evenly over the cake. Then top with the remaining cake pieces. 
  • Pour the vanilla pudding mixture on top and spread into an even layer. 
  • Add an even layer of Cool Whip on top and drop spoonfuls of the remaining cherry pie filling. You can make swirls using a butter knife or skewer if you like. 
  • Refrigerate the cake for 4 hours, or overnight. Add sliced almonds on top before serving. 

Nutrition (may vary depending on ingredients and amounts used)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 316.57kcal | Carbohydrates: 61.58g | Protein: 5.69g | Fat: 5.82g | Saturated Fat: 3.06g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.33g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.34g | Cholesterol: 17.84mg | Sodium: 380.3mg | Potassium: 219.69mg | Fiber: 0.53g | Sugar: 28.77g | Vitamin A: 301.36IU | Vitamin C: 1.95mg | Calcium: 130.44mg | Iron: 0.27mg
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About Kathy Owen

Kathy Owen acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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    5 from 1 vote

  1. Kathy Owen

    My family loved this!