Heaven on Earth Cake (Printable)

Layers of light angel food cake, creamy pudding, and fresh strawberries chilled for a luscious finish.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

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, ensuring complete coverage.
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, approximately 2 minutes. Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Spread the pudding-sour cream mixture evenly over the cake and strawberry layers using a spatula.
06 - Top with whipped topping, spreading it gently to cover the entire surface.
07 - Sprinkle sliced almonds and fresh strawberries on top as desired for presentation.
08 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld properly.
09 - Slice into portions and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy sour cream and sweet vanilla pudding creates a cream layer that tastes like it took hours to make
  • This recipe feeds a crowd without any oven time or special skills
  • You can assemble it the night before and wake up to dessert already done
02 -
  • The chilling time is not optional because the layers need time to set together
  • A clear glass dish shows off the beautiful layers but a 9x13 pan works just as well
  • The cake will continue to soften slightly in the fridge which is exactly what you want
03 -
  • Cut your cake cubes slightly larger than bite size since they will compress when layered
  • Use a light touch when spreading the whipped topping to avoid mixing it into the pudding layer

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