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Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe

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Heaven on Earth Cake is a luscious, creamy dessert combining layers of airy angel food cake, smooth vanilla pudding, sweet strawberry pie filling, and fluffy Cool Whip. This no-bake chilled treat brings a delightful balance of fruitiness and creaminess, perfect for summer gatherings or whenever you want a light yet indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

Angel Food Cake

  • 16 ounce box angel food cake mix, prepared according to directions (see notes below)

Fruit Layer

  • 21 ounce can strawberry pie filling

Pudding Layer

  • 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 3.4 ounce box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 2 ½ teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Topping

  • 8 ounce container Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
  • Sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake: Cut the prepared angel food cake in half and then into 1-inch cubes. Only half of the cake will be used in this recipe; store or freeze the rest for later.
  2. Layer Cake Base: Place half of the cut cake cubes in a single, even layer at the bottom of an ungreased 9×9 inch baking dish made of metal or glass.
  3. Add Strawberry Filling: Spoon 2/3 of the strawberry pie filling evenly over the cake cubes layer. Reserve the remaining pie filling in the refrigerator for topping later.
  4. Second Cake Layer: Add the remaining cake cubes evenly over the strawberry pie filling layer to create the second cake layer.
  5. Make Pudding Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add the vanilla instant pudding mix, whole milk, and fresh squeezed lemon juice (if using), mixing slowly until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
  6. Pour Pudding Over Cake: Pour the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the layered cake and strawberry filling in the baking dish.
  7. Chill Dessert: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours. This allows the pudding to fully set and the flavors to meld together beautifully.
  8. Add Cool Whip and Garnish: Once the pudding is set, spread the thawed Cool Whip whipped topping evenly over the surface of the dessert. Dollop and swirl the reserved strawberry pie filling on top of the Cool Whip layer. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top if desired for added texture and garnish.
  9. Serve: Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Cut into squares and enjoy this refreshing, creamy dessert.

Notes

  • If you made the angel food cake into two loaf pans using cake mix, use only one loaf pan for this recipe. If you baked in an angel food cake pan, use only half the cake.
  • Fresh squeezed lemon juice is optional but adds a subtle brightness to the pudding layer.
  • Sliced almonds add a nice crunch but can be omitted for nut-free version.
  • This dessert requires chilling for at least 3 to 4 hours for best texture and flavor melding.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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