Rejoice! Heaven On Earth Cake Is Simply Magical

Heaven on Earth cake is a creamy, dreamy, delicious no-bake summer dessert. Think of it like a trifle or a summer pudding, in a shallower dish, with all of the flavors melding perfectly together.

And it’s so easy to make: This recipe is all about store-bought ingredients, so there's no baking. Only the whipped cream is homemade (but if you swap that out for Cool Whip instead, we won’t tell).

Learn how to make Heaven on Earth Cake, and realize why it's such a favorite for potlucks and picnics, especially in the summer.

Heaven on Earth Cake Ingredients

To make Heaven on Earth Cake, you’ll need eight widely available ingredients:

• Store-bought angel food cake: Find it in the bakery section of most grocery stores, such as Publix. You can make your own angel food cake, too.
• A can of peach pie filling: For the easiest prep possible, fruit pie filling is a must. Some folks prefer the canned cherry pie filling for this cake, but you can use any you like.
• Whole milk: Combined with the pudding mix and sour cream for an easy pudding filling.
• Sour cream: Adds thickness and richness to the pudding mix.
• A package of vanilla instant pudding and pie filling: Be sure it's instant pudding, or the mixture won't set.
• Heavy whipping cream: Make homemade whipped cream as a topping. If you use a whipped topping, that's OK too.
• Powdered sugar: Adds sweetness and helps set the whipped cream.
• Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and flavor to the whipped cream.

How To Make Heaven on Earth Cake

You need just 10 minutes of active prep time and four simple steps to make Heaven on Earth cake. But be sure to save time for the cake to sit and soak up the moisture of the filling before serving.

• Step 1. Arrange cake: Place half of the cake cubes in the bottom of a 2 1/2-qt. dish. Spoon about two-thirds of the peach pie filling over the cake in the dish. Top it with the remaining cake cubes.
• Step 2. Make pudding mixture: Whisk together milk, sour cream, and vanilla pudding filling until thick and smooth. Then, spread the pudding evenly over the cake in the dish.
• Step 3. Make whipped cream: Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a separate large bowl with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks form. Spoon it evenly over the pudding layer.
• Step 4. Let the cake sit: Top with the remaining peach pie filling, gently swirling it into the whipped cream. Loosely cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it until set (at least four hours or up to 24 hours).

What Does Heaven on Earth Cake Taste Like?

The angel food cake soaks in some of the moisture and the flavor from the pie filling and pudding, which helps hold the whole dish together with a light, fluffy, and fruity result. The whipped cream helps balance out the sweetness and gives an extra light and airy component.

Can You Make Heaven on Earth Cake Ahead?

Yes, you can—and should—make Heave on Earth Cake ahead of time. You can make this recipe a day before, and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.

Our Tips for the Best Heaven on Earth Cake

This cake really couldn't be easier, but a few tips can make sure this cake is extra special and delicious.

• DIY if you want: This easy recipe calls for store-bought angel food cake, but you can absolutely make your own angel food cake if you prefer. 
• Change flavors: You could substitute another flavor for the vanilla pudding based on your taste and availability. A cheesecake flavor would be nice in this dish, as would white chocolate.
• Fruit flip: Similarly, you can swap out the type of pie filling: Cherry, apple, or blueberry would all work well.

More Fruity Summer Cakes

Craving fruit-forward, juicy summer desserts? Try one of these favorites next:

• Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
• Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake
• Strawberry Banana Pudding Icebox Cake
• Peach Dump Cake
• Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake
• Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

Editorial contributions by Alesandra Dubin.