Heaven on Earth Cake (Printer-friendly)
A no-bake dessert layering angel food cake, vanilla pudding, and strawberry filling chilled for summer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Layer
01 - 1 (16 oz) prepared angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Strawberry Layer
02 - 1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling
03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (optional, for garnish)
→ Cream Layer
04 - 2 cups cold milk
05 - 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
08 - 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
09 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Arrange half of the angel food cake cubes in an even layer at the bottom of a large trifle dish or 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
02 - Spoon half of the strawberry pie filling evenly over the cake cubes, ensuring coverage across the entire surface.
03 - Layer the remaining cake cubes on top of the strawberries, creating an even foundation for the remaining filling.
04 - Spread the remaining strawberry pie filling evenly over the second cake layer.
05 - In a medium bowl, whisk together cold milk and vanilla pudding mix until thickened, approximately 2 minutes. Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
06 - Spread the pudding-sour cream mixture evenly over the cake and strawberry layers, creating a uniform surface.
07 - Top with whipped topping, spreading it gently to completely cover the cream layer.
08 - Sprinkle sliced almonds and fresh strawberry slices on top if desired for visual appeal and texture contrast.
09 - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld properly.
10 - Slice into portions and serve chilled for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the ultimate make ahead dessert that actually tastes better after sitting overnight
- You get all the praise of a homemade cake without ever turning on the oven
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- The texture transforms in the refrigerator so do not shortcut the chilling time
- Use a glass dish so you can see those gorgeous layers when you bring it to the table
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- Toasting those almonds for three minutes in a dry pan adds such a lovely nutty crunch
- A splash of almond extract in the cream layer makes it taste like something from a bakery