Heaven on Earth Cake
A delightful no-bake dessert combining layers of angel food cake, mixed berries, and a creamy pudding mixture, topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 prepared angel food cake prepared angel food cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into cubes You can make the cake from scratch or buy it.
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) Use a mix of your favorite berries.
- 1 can pie filling or fruit topping (optional: strawberry or cherry) This is optional; jam can be used instead.
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1.5 cups cold milk
- 1 cup sour cream Provides tanginess to the dessert.
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade) You can use real whipped cream stabilized with powdered sugar.
- to taste Caramel or berry sauce for drizzle Adds a decorative touch and extra flavor.
- to taste Extra berries and whipped cream swirls for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk until thick.
- Stir in sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the angel food cake cubes, half the berries, and half the pudding mixture.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Spread whipped topping over the final layer and drizzle caramel or berry sauce on top.
- Add fresh berries and extra whipped cream swirls for garnish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend beautifully.
Notes
For best results, chill the trifle dish before preparing the dessert. If kids are helping, let them decorate with the whipped topping. This dessert improves in flavor as it sits, but consumes within 48 hours for best texture.