Heaven on Earth Cake is layered with cherries, pudding and angel food cake for a decadent dessert. The recipe comes together quickly for an amazing cake.

Heaven on earth cake on a serving plate ready to enjoy.

This cake recipe is the absolute best combination of angel food cake layered with a creamy pudding blend. The cherry pie filling makes it super yummy and so pretty.

Everything gets topped with whipped cream for a decadent dessert. Your family and friends will go crazy this easy cake. I also love to make Cherry Yum Yum and Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake for potlucks and family dinners.

Why We Love This Recipe

This no bake recipe takes hardly any work to make. It is effortless.
The layers are easy to make and look so pretty.
You can easily substitute ingredients to make this using what you already have.
Heaven on earth cake can be made the night before.
It is the perfect recipe for any occasion and sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

Prepared Angel Food Cake. You can use store bought to keep the recipe no bake or make a boxed angel food cake mix or make this Easy Angel Food Cake Recipe.
Cherry pie filling. You can also use Homemade Cherry Pie Filling.
Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix. You only want to use the mix. Do not prepare the pudding based on the box instructions.
Milk. I like to use whole milk, but you can use reduced fat if you prefer.
Sour Cream. Full fat sour cream is best.
Whipped Topping. We used Cool Whip, but store brand is just fine.
Almond Slices. It’s worth it to take the extra time to toast the almond slices.

Find the complete Heaven on Earth Cake Ingredients at the bottom of the page.

Substitutions and Additions

Pie filling. Cherry is delicious but it is tasty with blueberry, lemon, raspberry and strawberry pie filling too. We even like apple pie filling during the Fall for something different.
Cake. Substitute yellow cake, vanilla sponge cake, white cake or pound cake in this recipe. Any of these would be great. More ideas include chocolate cake or brownies.
Nuts. The slivered almonds are optional. If you don’t care for nuts, just leave them off.
Sour Cream. You can use plain Greek yogurt instead. Either option is tasty. Just make sure you use plain Greek yogurt and not a flavor.
Cool Whip. You can use homemade whipped cream if you prefer.
Pudding. Try other flavors of instant pudding mix such as cheesecake and lemon.
Fresh berries. Top each serving with fresh berries if desired.

How to Make Heaven on Earth Cake

Step 1. First, cut the angel food cake into bite size pieces with a serrated knife. The serrated blade makes it easy to cut the fluffy texture of the cake using a sawing motion. I like to do about 1-inch cubes. If you are not using store-bought angel food cake but a cake mix, make sure to let it cool completely first.

Step 2. Then place the angel food cake pieces in the bottom of the pan. This recipe works perfectly for a 9X13 baking pan. Top with 2/3 of the can of the tart cherry pie filling and spread evenly.

Step 3. Top with the remaining cake cubes.

Mixing bowl with pudding mix and sour cream combined.

Step 4. Get out a large mixing bowl and whisk together the pudding mix with milk. Then mix in the sour cream until everything is well combined.

Step 5. Carefully spread the pudding mixture evenly on top of the cake. This step needs to be done right away because the pudding will thicken as it sits.

Cake topped with whipped cream and spread out.

Step 6. Next, spread the dollop of whipped topping on top of the pudding layer using an offset spatula.

Step 7. Finally, top the cake with the remaining pie filling. Make sure to spread it around so you get cherry pie filling in each bite. I like to swirl the pie filling using a butter knife.

Step 8. The cake needs to refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours before serving. When ready to eat, garnish with the toasted almond slices on top. It’s also tasty served with vanilla ice cream.

Pro Tips

The cake is best served chilled. I like to make it the night before or at least 4 to 5 hours so the flavors can combine. This also gives the pudding time to set.
The cake is delicious using store bought angel food cake or a mix. Just make sure the cake is completely cool before making the layers if you decide to make the cake.
If you prefer a thicker dessert, make the cake using a 9×9 pan instead of 9×13 baking dish.
Trifle. You can also use a trifle dish so you can see even more of the pretty layers. This is especially gorgeous for special occasions or holidays.
Individual desserts. Instead of a large baking dish, use mason jars, clear cups or dessert bowls. It would be so pretty and a great idea when you need an individual dessert.
Use a serrated knife. This will help to cut the angel food cake and prevent the cake from getting squished.

Up close photo of Heaven on earth cake on a serving plate ready to enjoy.

Storage

Cover the leftover cake with a lid if your cake pan has one. If not, cover tightly with plastic wrap.

Place in the fridge. The cake will last up to 4 to 5 days. However, it is best served fresh.

I don’t recommend freezing this recipe. The consistency will not be the same once frozen.

How to Serve?

This yummy dessert can be scooped right into a bowl using a large serving spoon. No need to cut the cake.

You can add more almonds or whipped cream on top when serving if desired. This is optional as the recipe is already delicious.

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