Experience a slice of bliss with this delectable Heaven on Earth Cake, a layered dessert that combines light angel food cake with creamy vanilla pudding, tart cherry pie filling, and airy Cool Whip. Topped with a sprinkle of toasted almonds for a touch of elegance, this cake is as stunning to look at as it is to indulge in.
Ingredients:
1 Angel Food Cake, prepared and cubed
1 package (3.4 oz) Instant Vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup Sour Cream or plain Greek yogurt
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 can (20 oz) cherry pie filling
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip
1 Tablespoon almond slices, toasted (optional)
Directions:
Prepare Base: Place half of the cubed angel food cake in the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking dish.
Layer Cherry Filling: Spoon 3/4 of the cherry pie filling evenly over the first layer of cake cubes.
Add More Cake: Arrange the remaining cake cubes on top of the cherry layer.
Mix Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, sour cream, and almond extract. Pour this mixture over the cake, ensuring it spreads into an even layer.
Top with Cool Whip: Carefully spread the Cool Whip over the pudding layer.
Garnish: Dot the top with the remaining cherry pie filling and sprinkle with toasted almonds if using.
Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Serve: Enjoy this heavenly dessert chilled, perfect for any gathering or special occasion.