Heaven on Earth Cake (Printable View)
A luscious no-bake strawberry dessert with angel food cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh strawberries.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
→ 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
# How to Make It:
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 coverage across the entire surface.
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 for uniform coverage.
06 - Top with whipped topping, spreading gently to cover the entire surface without disturbing the layers beneath.
07 - Sprinkle sliced almonds and fresh strawberry slices on top as desired for visual appeal and texture.
08 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the dessert to set properly and flavors to meld together.
09 - Slice into portions and serve chilled for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It's the make-ahead dessert that actually gets better after sitting in the fridge overnight
- The contrast between tangy sour cream cream layer and sweet strawberry filling is absolutely addictive
02 -
- Don't try to speed up the chilling time or the layers won't set properly and you'll end up with a sloppy mess instead of distinct beautiful layers
- The sour cream might seem like an unusual addition but it's what balances all that sugar and keeps this from being cloyingly sweet
03 -
- Cut your angel food cake cubes slightly larger than you think you should—they shrink down a bit as they absorb moisture from the filling
- If your pudding seems too thick after whisking, add another tablespoon of milk before folding in the sour cream