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Heaven On Earth Cake

A delightful layered dessert featuring airy angel food cake, tart cherry filling, and a creamy custard that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 14 ounces store-bought angel food cake Use a day-old cake for better absorption of flavors.
  • 21 ounces canned cherry pie filling Or substitute with mixed berry compote or other suitable fillings.
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sour cream A dairy-free alternative can be used.
  • 3.4 ounces instant French vanilla pudding mix Whisk just until it thickens.
  • 8 ounces container whipped topping, thawed A non-dairy whipped topping can be used.
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced almonds Toast lightly for added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes. Arrange half of the cubes evenly across the bottom of a 9x9 baking dish.
  2. Spoon about two-thirds of the canned cherry pie filling over the first layer of cake cubes.
  3. Add the remaining cake cubes on top of the cherries.
Custard Layer
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the milk, heavy cream, and sour cream. Whisk until blended.
  2. Sprinkle the instant pudding mix over the milk mixture and whisk until it begins to thicken.
  3. Spread the pudding mixture over the top layer of cake, smoothing it out.
Topping
  1. Spread the thawed whipped topping over the pudding layer.
  2. Dollop the remaining cherry pie filling on top and swirl gently.
  3. Scatter sliced almonds over everything.
Chill
  1. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours.

Notes

Keep refrigerated and store leftovers for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.