Heaven on Earth Cake (Printable Version)
Luscious no-bake layers of angel food cake, vanilla pudding, and strawberries chilled for a refreshing treat.
# 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
→ 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
# Directions:
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 full coverage.
03 - Layer remaining cake cubes on top of strawberries, followed by remaining strawberry pie filling.
04 - Whisk cold milk and vanilla pudding mix in medium bowl until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Evenly spread pudding-sour cream mixture over cake and strawberry layers using spatula.
06 - Gently spread whipped topping over entire surface, covering completely.
07 - Sprinkle sliced almonds and fresh strawberry slices on top for visual appeal and texture.
08 - Cover and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and layers to set properly.
09 - Slice into portions and serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like you spent hours layering something complicated
- The balance of sweet strawberries, tangy cream, and light cake keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
- Don't skip the chilling time, even if you're tempted to serve it sooner, because the layers need to firm up or you'll end up with a messy scoop instead of neat portions
- Use a clear glass dish if possible because half the joy is watching people's faces when they see those beautiful stripes on their plates
03 -
- Buy an extra angel food cake and cube it, storing it in the freezer so you're always ready to throw this together at a moment's notice
- Room temperature sour cream incorporates more smoothly into the pudding mixture and prevents those tiny lumps that can ruin the creamy texture