Heaven on Earth Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz) angel food cake, cubed
  • 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups cold milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • Optional garnish: sliced almonds or maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pudding:
    In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and sour cream until smooth and thickened. Set aside.
  2. Layer Cake Base:
    In a 9×13 inch dish, layer half of the cubed angel food cake.
  3. Add Filling:
    Spoon half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake layer.
  4. Repeat Layers:
    Top with the remaining cake cubes, then spread the pudding mixture over the top.
  5. Top It Off:
    Spread the whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
  6. Final Touch:
    Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling over the top and gently swirl (optional). Add sliced almonds or maraschino cherries if using.
  7. Chill:
    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
  8. Serve:
    Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your heavenly dessert!

Let me know if you’d like a chocolate or lemon twist version too!

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