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Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe

4.7 from 106 reviews

Heaven on Earth Cake is a light and delightful layered dessert featuring airy angel food cake cubes, mixed berries, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, all drizzled with luscious caramel or berry sauce. Perfect for gatherings, this no-bake treat blends fresh fruit and creamy textures into a stunning trifle.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 1 prepared angel food cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into cubes

Fruit

  • 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 can (21 oz) pie filling or fruit topping (optional: strawberry or cherry)

Pudding Mixture

  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1½ cups cold milk
  • 1 cup sour cream

Topping and Garnish

  • 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
  • Caramel or berry sauce for drizzle
  • Extra berries and whipped cream swirls for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding mixture: In a bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until the mixture thickens. Then, stir in sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a rich pudding base.
  2. Layer the dessert: Using a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the cubed angel food cake, followed by half of the mixed berries, and half of the pudding mixture. Repeat these layers with the remaining cake, berries, and pudding to form two complete layers.
  3. Add whipped topping and drizzle sauce: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the final pudding layer. Drizzle caramel or berry sauce on top to add sweetness and a decorative touch. Garnish with extra fresh berries and swirls of whipped cream for an appealing finish.
  4. Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 2 hours. This resting period allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making the dessert refreshing and flavorful when served.

Notes

  • You can use either store-bought or homemade angel food cake cubes according to your preference.
  • The pie filling or fruit topping is optional but adds extra sweetness and moisture.
  • For a lighter option, homemade whipped topping can be made using heavy cream whipped to soft peaks.
  • Make sure to chill the dessert well to let all flavors combine nicely before serving.
  • This dessert is best served cold and consumed within 2 days for freshness.

Keywords: angel food cake dessert, layered pudding trifle, berry trifle, no-bake cake, summer dessert