Heaven on Earth Cake

Heaven on Earth Cake – Easy No-Bake Cherry Dessert

Looking for a light and refreshing summer dessert? This Heaven on Earth Cake, also known as Cherry Angel Trifle, is a no-bake treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. With layers of fluffy angel food cake, cherry pie filling, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, this dessert is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:
1 store-bought or homemade angel food cake, cut into cubes

1 can cherry pie filling (approx. 21 oz / 540g)

1 package instant vanilla pudding (about 3.5 oz / 100g)

1¾ cups cold milk

1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Fresh cherries or toasted almonds for garnish (optional)

Instructions – How to Make Heaven on Earth Cake:
Prepare the base: Cut the angel food cake into small cubes. Place half of the cubes in the bottom of a glass dish or trifle bowl.

Add first cherry layer: Spread half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake cubes.

Add remaining cake cubes: Place the rest of the cake cubes on top of the cherry layer.

Make the pudding: In a bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix with cold milk and optional vanilla extract until thickened.

Add the pudding layer: Pour the pudding mixture evenly over the cake and cherries.

Top with whipped cream: Spread the whipped topping over the pudding layer.

Finish with cherries: Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling on top. Garnish with fresh cherries or toasted almonds if desired.

Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Helpful Tips:
Make ahead-friendly: This dessert is even better the next day!

Flavor variations: Try using blueberry, strawberry, or peach pie filling.

Lower sugar option: Use sugar-free pudding mix and light whipped topping.