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Heaven on Earth Cake

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By: LalainePosted: 07/12/2018Updated: 08/04/2020
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Heaven on Earth Cake with delicious layers of angel cake, sour cream pudding, cherry pie filling, whipped topping, and almonds. Creamy and decadent, this cherry trifle is a sure crowd pleaser!

cherry trifle dessert in a casserole dish
Heaven on Earth Cake

I was out running errands when I received this text from G, “Hey, there’s heaven on earth in the fridge”. Whaat? WTH is heaven on earth?

Naturally, my curiosity was piqued and, duly intrigued, my first stop when I got home was the refrigerator.

slice of Cherry Angel Trifle on a serving plate

Heaven on earth cake, I soon discovered, is an icebox cake made with layers of cubed angel food cake, vanilla pudding with sour cream, cherry pie filling, whipped topping, and toasted almond slivers.

G’s mom has been making this refrigerator cake for years for potlucks and family get-togethers. Creamy and decadent, it never fails to impress the crowd!

Angel food cake trifle with cherry pie filling in a casserole dish

This dessert is actually a cherry trifle. Why it’s called heaven on earth, I have no idea. G thinks it’s because of the use of angel food cake. I think it’s because every bite is like finding heaven on earth.

Angel Food Cake trifle with cherry filling on a serving plate

It’s so simple to make; you’ll be pleasantly surprised how amazingly delicious it turns out with hardly any effort. So easy in fact the hardest part of the recipe is waiting for it to set and chill!

cherry trifle dessert on a serving plate

Helpful tips

  • The recipe calls for angel food cake, but feel free to swap with pound cake, chocolate cake, vanilla sponge cake, brownies, crushed Oreos, or sponge fingers for variety.
  • For an extra kick of flavor, briefly soak the cake cubes in sherry or fortified wine.
  • I used Cool Whip to cut down on prep time, but you can use whipped topping from scratch if you like. With an electric mixer, beat one cup of very cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • I usually use a 9 x 13 pan but if you want a thicker dessert, use a square 9 x 9 pan as in the video.
  • Not a fan of cherry pie filling? Swap with strawberry or blueberry pie filling! This dessert is amazing all year round; try apple pie filling during the Fall months.

angel food cake trifle with cherry pie filling on a fork

Want more no-bake desserts to enjoy this Summer? You’ll love the coffee flavor in this espresso refrigerator cake! Also, try this Three-ingredient Oreo cake and save yourself a trip to the ice cream parlor. Enjoy!

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @OnionRingsAndThings on Facebook and Instagram!

cherry trifle dessert on a serving plate
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Heaven on Earth Cake

Cherry Angel Trifle dessert with scrumptious layers of angel food cake, vanilla pudding, cherry pie filling, and whipped topping. So easy to make and perfect for potlucks and potlucks.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
Author: Lalaine
Course: Dessert
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Ingredients

  • 1 box Angel food cake or 1 prepared Angel Food Cake
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
  • 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip
  • 1 tablespoon almond slivers, toasted

Instructions

  • Bake angel food cake according to package's directions. Allow to cool and cut into cubes.
  • In a bowl, combine pudding mix, milk, and sour cream and beat until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish, arrange 1/2 of cake cubes in a layer.
  • Spoon 2/3 of cherry pie filling over cake. 
  • Place the remaining 1/2 of the cake on top of the pie filling.
  •  Spoon pudding over cake and spread evenly.
  • Spoon and spread whipped topping over the pudding layer.
  • Garnish cake with the remaining pie filling and toasted almonds.
  • Chill for about 4 to 5 hours. Cut into servings.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 9g, Calories: 331kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 21mg, Sodium: 329mg, Potassium: 245mg, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 405IU, Vitamin C: 2.6mg, Calcium: 143mg, Iron: 0.3mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Debbie Auchey says

    Posted on 9/7/21 at 5:42 am

    5 stars
    I made this for a card party, especially for a friend who has celiac. I used a gluten free angel food cake mix and prepared it in a bundt pan since I do not have an angel food cake pan, turned out great. She loved it. I always make something gluten free for her and usually it will be a dessert. Everyone who ate it said they couldn’t tell that it was gluten free. Will make this again.

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  2. Peggy says

    Posted on 8/25/21 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    Very good. I try different pie filling flavors.

    Reply
  3. Rebecca Johnston says

    Posted on 7/3/21 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars
    Do you use a large angel food cake or just a small block angel food cake? Seems the large one would be a lot of cake. I want to make this looks delicious!!!

    Reply
  4. JoAnn Enewold says

    Posted on 6/9/21 at 11:50 am

    This was such a wonderful cake. Can hardly wait to make again for another dinner party. Everyone had seconds. Thank you so much for the recipe.
    It is really pretty also when put together.

    Reply
  5. Carol Edrington says

    Posted on 4/18/21 at 4:04 pm

    5 stars
    This cake is not only delicious but so easy to make and so many different ways to make it!

    Reply
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