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Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe

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Heaven on Earth Cake is a delightful no-bake layered dessert featuring light angel food cake, sweet strawberry pie filling, creamy vanilla pudding, and luscious whipped topping. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for gatherings, offering a refreshing combination of textures and flavors that taste like heaven in every bite.

Ingredients

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Angel Food Cake Layer

  • 16-ounce box angel food cake mix

Filling

  • 21-ounce can strawberry pie filling

Pudding Mixture

  • 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

  1. Prepare Angel Food Cake: Prepare the angel food cake according to the package instructions. Once baked and cooled, cut the cake into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Layer Cake and Filling: Place half of the cake cubes in an ungreased 9×9 inch baking dish. Spread about two-thirds of the strawberry pie filling evenly over the cake layer. Add the remaining cake cubes on top of the filling.
  3. Make Pudding Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the vanilla instant pudding mix, whole milk, and optional fresh lemon juice. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Assemble and Chill: Pour the pudding mixture evenly over the layered cake and strawberry filling. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or until the pudding sets firmly.
  5. Add Topping and Garnish: Once set, spread the Cool Whip over the top of the dessert. Spoon the remaining strawberry pie filling evenly over the Cool Whip layer. Optionally, garnish with sliced almonds before serving for added crunch and presentation.

Notes

  • For best results, make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the pudding mixture.
  • The optional lemon juice adds a subtle tang that enhances the flavors but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Use fresh strawberries or another berry pie filling for a variation on this classic dessert.
  • Allow enough chilling time to ensure the pudding sets properly for clean slices.
  • Sliced almonds add a nice texture contrast but can be omitted for nut-free versions.

Keywords: angel food cake dessert, strawberry pudding dessert, layered no-bake cake, easy summer dessert, creamy berry cake

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