Description

Heaven on Earth Cake is a delightful layered dessert featuring fluffy angel food cake, sweet strawberry pie filling, creamy vanilla pudding, and a luscious cream cheese topping. This no-bake refrigerated treat is perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a light, fruity, and creamy dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Angel Food Cake Layer

16-ounce box angel food cake mix

Fruit Filling

21-ounce can strawberry pie filling

Cream Cheese Pudding Layer

8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
3.4-ounce box Jell-O vanilla instant pudding mix
1.5 cups whole milk
Fresh lemon juice (optional, to taste)

Topping

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

Instructions

Prepare Cake: Prepare the angel food cake according to the package instructions. Once baked and cooled, cut the cake into 1-inch cubes to create the base layers.
Layer Cake and Filling: Place half of the cake cubes evenly in an ungreased 9×9 inch baking dish. Spread about two-thirds of the strawberry pie filling evenly over the cake cubes. Then add the remaining cake cubes on top of the strawberry filling layer.
Make Pudding Mixture: In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Next, mix in the vanilla instant pudding mix, whole milk, and fresh lemon juice if using. Stir thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
Assemble and Chill: Pour the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the layered cake and strawberry filling. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld.
Add Toppings: After the pudding has set, spread the Cool Whip whipped topping evenly over the top of the dessert. Spoon the remaining strawberry pie filling over the Cool Whip layer. Optionally, garnish with sliced almonds for added texture and flavor before serving.

Notes

You can add a splash of fresh lemon juice to the pudding mixture for a slight tang and freshness.
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the pudding layer.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 3 hours to allow proper setting for best texture.
Sliced almonds add a nice crunch but can be omitted for nut-free preferences.
Use a 9×9 inch dish as specified for ideal layering and portion size.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes (angel food cake baking time)
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Heaven on Earth Cake, angel food cake dessert, strawberry pudding cake, layered no-bake cake, creamy fruit dessert, summer dessert recipe