8 Recipe
This heaven on earth cake is a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for summer days. Layers of angel food cake, cherry pie filling, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping create a heavenly treat that can be prepared ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Angel Food Cake:
- 1 (14 ounce) purchased angel food cake, cut into 1-inch pieces
Cherry Pie Filling:
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
Vanilla Pudding:
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup sour cream
Additional:
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Be sure to have everything ready before starting.
- Layer the cake: Place half of the angel food cake in the bottom of a deep baking dish. Spread 1 cup of cherry pie filling over the cake. Add the remaining cake pieces on top.
- Prepare the pudding: Whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, milk, and sour cream until smooth. Pour this mixture over the cake layers.
- Add the topping: Spread the whipped topping over the pudding layer. Dot with the remaining cherry pie filling. Swirl the pie filling into the whipped topping using a toothpick or spoon.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake, uncovered, for at least 8 hours or up to 12 hours to set. Garnish with sliced almonds before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made up to 2 days in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to customize the toppings by adding fresh fruit or chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 446
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 485mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
