Heaven on Earth Cake (Printer-friendly)
Luscious layered dessert with angel food cake, vanilla pudding, and sweet strawberry filling, chilled and ready.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Layer
01 - 16 oz prepared angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Strawberry Layer
02 - 21 oz can strawberry pie filling
03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
→ Cream Layer
04 - 2 cups cold milk
05 - 3.4 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
08 - 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed
09 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
# How To Make It:
01 - Arrange half of the angel food cake cubes in an even layer in a large trifle dish or 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
02 - Spoon half of the strawberry pie filling evenly over the cake cubes.
03 - Layer the remaining cake cubes on top of the strawberries, followed by the remaining strawberry pie filling.
04 - Whisk together cold milk and vanilla pudding mix in a medium bowl until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Spread the pudding-sour cream mixture evenly over the cake and strawberry layers.
06 - Top with whipped topping, spreading it gently to cover the entire surface.
07 - Sprinkle sliced almonds and fresh strawberries on top for garnish.
08 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to set and allow flavors to meld.
09 - Slice and serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This dessert looks like you spent hours layering with intention, but the truth is it forgives messy spreading and uneven layers like a saint
- The combination of tangy sour cream cutting through sweet strawberries became my goto for feeding crowds who think they do not like dessert
02 -
- Trifle dishes show off the layers beautifully, but a 9x13 pan serves the same purpose and travels much easier for potlucks
- Overnight chilling creates the best texture, making this the ultimate make-ahead dessert for entertaining
03 -
- Cut your cake cubes slightly smaller than you think necessary because they expand slightly as they absorb moisture from the filling
- Run your knife under hot water between slices for perfectly clean edges that show off each beautiful layer