Description
Indulgent Heaven on Earth Cake transports dessert lovers to a realm of pure bliss with layers of creamy textures and heavenly flavors. Silky smooth filling and delicate crumb promise a delightful escape that lingers long after the last sweet bite you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layers:
- 1 package angel food cake
- 1 package (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Topping:
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 tub (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping
Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped almonds or pecans
Instructions
- Transform the store-bought angel food cake into delicate, bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform pieces for an elegant presentation.
- Craft the vanilla pudding base by whisking the instant mix with milk until achieving a silky, thick consistency, approximately 2 minutes.
- Incorporate sour cream into the pudding mixture, stirring until completely integrated, creating a luxurious, smooth texture.
- Using an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency that promises a creamy layer.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese, blending until a harmonious, airy mixture emerges.
- Select a 9×13-inch serving dish and strategically arrange the first layer of angel food cake cubes, creating an even, foundational canvas.
- Delicately distribute half of the prepared vanilla pudding across the cake cubes, ensuring complete coverage.
- Spread the first portion of cream cheese and whipped topping mixture over the pudding layer, creating a rich, decadent stratum.
- Repeat the layering process: add remaining cake cubes, followed by the remaining pudding mixture and cream cheese blend.
- Crown the dessert with an even layer of cherry pie filling, adding a vibrant, fruity finale.
- Seal the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
Notes
- Cut the angel food cake into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure each spoonful has the perfect balance of cake and creamy layers.
- Whisk the pudding mix and milk thoroughly to prevent lumps and achieve a silky smooth texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese to maintain its light, airy consistency and prevent deflating the mixture.
- Create even layers by using a spatula to spread each component carefully, ensuring a visually appealing and balanced dessert.
- This dessert improves with time, so prepare it the night before serving for maximum flavor development and easier serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg