Description
Blissful heaven on earth cake blends rich chocolate and creamy textures into a delectable dessert. Chocolate and cherry layers create an irresistible experience for dessert enthusiasts craving pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pkg (3.6 oz, 102 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1.5 cups 2% milk
- 1 pre-made/boxed angel food cake, cooled
- 1 can (18 oz, 540 mL) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- Sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cake Preparation: Slice angel food cake into uniform, bite-sized cubes approximately one inch in dimension.
- First Layer Assembly: Arrange half of the cake cubes evenly across the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking dish, creating a foundational layer.
- Cherry Infusion: Spread two-thirds of the cherry pie filling uniformly over the cake layer, ensuring complete coverage and vibrant color distribution.
- Secondary Layer Construction: Position remaining cake cubes atop the cherry filling, developing a delicate geometric pattern.
- Pudding Mixture Creation: Whisk pudding mix, milk, and sour cream together until achieving a silky, smooth texture with no lumps, approximately two minutes of vigorous stirring.
- Creamy Coverage: Gently pour and distribute the pudding mixture across the layered cake, creating an even, luxurious surface.
- Topping Application: Generously spread Cool Whip over the pudding layer, establishing a light, airy finish.
- Decorative Flourish: Artfully drizzle remaining cherry pie filling across the Cool Whip, creating an appealing visual contrast.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of four hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to stabilize completely.
- Final Presentation: Optional garnish with delicate slivered almonds to enhance crunch and visual elegance before serving.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Cut angel food cake into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent texture and even layering.
- Layer Wisely: Distribute cake cubes and cherry filling methodically to ensure balanced flavor in each bite.
- Whisk Thoroughly: Mix pudding, milk, and sour cream for two full minutes to achieve a perfectly smooth, creamy consistency.
- Chill Completely: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend and dessert to set properly, enhancing taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg