Heaven-on-Earth Cake

Time :5 15

Yield :10 servings

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Angelically-delicious doesn't even begin to cover it! There's nothing quite like the majesty or the beauty of this Heaven-on-Earth Cake. Tender, light, ethereal angel food cake (of course) supports a tart, jammy, vibrant cherry filling, with tangy and creamy layers on top. A little sprinkling of nuts adds a divine crunch that's exactly what this treat needs to go from Just-an-Amazing Cake to Heaven-on-Earth Cake. Sweeten your day with a slice or two!

Ingredients

1 angel cake store-bought, or made from a 15 or 16-ounce angel food cake box mix, baked and cooled
1 (18-ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (3.6-ounce) package 4-serving instant vanilla pudding mix
1 1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces imitation whipped topping
almonds optional, to taste, sliced, for garnish

Directions

Cut the cooled angel food cake with a serrated knife into cubes, about 1-inch in size.
Layer 1/2 of the cake pieces evenly in the bottom of a 9x9-inch cake pan.
Spread 2/3 of the cherry pie filling over the cake layer.
Layer the remaining cake cubes over the cherry filling layer.
In a medium bowl, stir the pudding mix, the milk, and the sour cream together until smooth.
Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cake.
Spread the imitation whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
Spread the remaining cherry pie filling over the top of the whipped topping or center it on the cake for some decorative flair.
Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill until all the flavors meld together, about 4-5 hours.
Sprinkle the cake with the almonds, slice, and serve.