Our Most Popular Cake Recipe Of 2024 So Far

Have you tried our Heaven on Earth Cake yet? This cool and creamy dessert has been a reader favorite this year, and for more reasons than its name. It’s easy to make, perfect for warm weather, is completely make-ahead, and serves a crowd. By the time you’re done reading this, you’ll be adding the ingredients to your next shopping list.

What Is Heaven On Earth Cake?

This dessert isn’t baked in a pan or slathered with frosting. It’s a no-bake recipe that's more akin to a trifle, with layers of cubed store-bought angel food cake, instant vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and peach pie filling. The only made-from-scratch ingredient is the whipped cream, although you can substitute a whipped topping like Cool Whip, if you prefer. Plus, it serves 12 people and is easy to transport, unlike a layer cake, so it's the perfect thing to bring to any type of get-together. If you’re looking for a recipe that requires minimum effort and can be prepared the day before you need to serve it, dessert doesn’t get much easier than this.

Why We Love It

One of the best things about Heaven on Earth Cake is its flexibility. There are so many ways to make it your own. Swap out the peach pie filling for another fruit, like apple or cherry. Use another flavor of instant pudding, like chocolate, lemon, coconut, or cheesecake. Trade out the angel food cake for cubes of pound cake. 

What Reviewers Are Saying

“I've made this with blackberry, strawberry, cherry, and apple pie fillings. I've also used crushed pineapple. We like cherry and strawberry fillings the best.”

"Made this recipe and enjoyed it so much!! We are making several of these to take to a holiday picnic this weekend!! It is delicious and so easy to make! Thank you for posting it."

“Looks like a winner. No bake, so much easier and quicker than having to bake a cake, cool it, then put the recipe together. Bet it's tastier too.”