{"id":6098,"date":"2025-09-20T11:04:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T11:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=6098"},"modified":"2025-09-20T11:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T11:04:10","slug":"heaven-on-earth-cake-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/20\/heaven-on-earth-cake-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Heaven on Earth Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>1\u20132 store-bought angel food cakes (or 1 homemade), cubed<\/li>\n<li>1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups cold whole milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)<\/li>\n<li>1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling<\/li>\n<li>1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (e.g., Cool Whip)<\/li>\n<li>Toasted almond slivers, for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"py-2 my-3\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h3>\n<ol dir=\"auto\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Cube the cake: Break or cut angel food cake into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Make the pudding: In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes, until thickened.<\/li>\n<li>Add yogurt: Gently fold in Greek yogurt until smooth and fully combined.<\/li>\n<li>Layer first half: Spread half the cake cubes in a 9\u00d713-inch dish. Top with \u2154 of the cherry pie filling, spreading evenly.<\/li>\n<li>Add remaining cake: Layer the rest of the cubed cake over the cherries.<\/li>\n<li>Pour pudding: Spoon the pudding mixture over the top layer of cake, spreading gently to cover.<\/li>\n<li>Top with whipped topping: Spread thawed whipped topping evenly over pudding.<\/li>\n<li>Finish with cherries and almonds: Drizzle remaining cherry pie filling over the top. Sprinkle with toasted almond slivers if desired.<\/li>\n<li>Chill: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best texture.<\/li>\n<li>Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy chilled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"py-2 my-3\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<h3>You Must Know<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Use cold milk for the pudding \u2014 it sets faster and smoother.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t stir the pudding after adding yogurt \u2014 folding preserves fluffiness.<\/li>\n<li>Let the whipped topping thaw completelybut don\u2019t leave it out too long, or it will deflate.<\/li>\n<li>Chilling overnight yields cleaner slices and deeper flavor melding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"py-2 my-3\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<h3>Storage Tips<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.<\/li>\n<li>Do not freeze \u2014 the texture of the cake and whipped topping will break down.<\/li>\n<li>If surface dries slightly, lightly press plastic wrap directly onto the top before chilling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"py-2 my-3\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<h3>Ingredient Substitutions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-wrap qwen-markdown-table-wrap-pc group relative w-full\">\n<div class=\"scrollbar-hidden relative max-w-full overflow-x-auto whitespace-nowrap rounded-lg\">\n<table class=\"qwen-markdown-table w-full max-w-full table-auto rounded-xl text-left text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400\">\n<thead class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead border-none bg-gray-50 text-xs uppercase text-gray-700 dark:bg-gray-850 dark:text-gray-400\">\n<tr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tr\">\n<th class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tr-th cursor-pointer select-none border border-gray-50 dark:border-gray-850\" scope=\"col\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tr-th-col flex items-center gap-1.5\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tr-th cursor-pointer select-none border border-gray-50 dark:border-gray-850\" scope=\"col\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tr-th-col flex items-center gap-1.5\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tr-th cursor-pointer select-none border border-gray-50 dark:border-gray-850\" scope=\"col\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tr-th-col flex items-center gap-1.5\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody\">\n<tr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr bg-white text-xs dark:border-gray-850 dark:bg-gray-900\">\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Angel food cake<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Pound cake or sponge cake<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Denser, but works in a pinch<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr bg-white text-xs dark:border-gray-850 dark:bg-gray-900\">\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Vanilla pudding<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Cheesecake-flavored pudding<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Adds richness<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr bg-white text-xs dark:border-gray-850 dark:bg-gray-900\">\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Whole milk<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">2% milk<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Slight texture change, still works<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr bg-white text-xs dark:border-gray-850 dark:bg-gray-900\">\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Greek yogurt<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Sour cream or dairy-free yogurt<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Sour cream adds tang; plant-based may thin pudding<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr bg-white text-xs dark:border-gray-850 dark:bg-gray-900\">\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Cherry pie filling<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Strawberry, blueberry, or peach filling<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Seasonal twist<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr bg-white text-xs dark:border-gray-850 dark:bg-gray-900\">\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Whipped topping<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Homemade whipped cream<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Stiffer hold, less sweet<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr bg-white text-xs dark:border-gray-850 dark:bg-gray-900\">\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Almond slivers<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Chopped pecans or coconut flakes<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td w-max border border-gray-50 text-gray-900 dark:border-gray-850 dark:text-white\">\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td-col flex items-center gap-[2px]\">Toasted adds crunch<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tool invisible group-hover:visible\">\n<div class=\"flex\" aria-label=\"Export to CSV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"py-2 my-3\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<h3>Serving Suggestions<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Serve in clear glass dishes to show off the layers.<\/li>\n<li>Pair with iced tea, coffee, or a light dessert wine.<\/li>\n<li>For holidays, add a few drops of almond extract to the pudding for warmth.<\/li>\n<li>Great alongside a cheese platter for contrast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients 1\u20132 store-bought angel food cakes (or 1 homemade), cubed 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1\u00bd cups&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6099,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Heaven on Earth Cake - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Ingredients 1\u20132 store-bought angel food cakes (or 1 homemade), cubed 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1\u00bd cups cold whole milk 1 cup plain Greek 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