Description
The Cherry Delight Cake is a visually stunning and delicious dessert that combines the light, airy texture of angel food cake with the rich flavors of vanilla pudding and cherry pie filling. This easy-to-assemble dish is perfect for celebrations or as a comforting treat, ensuring a delightful end to any meal. Let’s explore the simplicity and beauty of creating this heavenly dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14-ounce) prepared Angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 (3.5-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (8-ounce) tub cool whip, thawed
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Base Layer half of the angel food cake cubes evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Step 2: Add Cherry Layer Pour two-thirds of the cherry pie filling over the cake layer, spreading evenly.
- Step 3: Add Second Layer of Cake Layer the remaining cake pieces over the cherry filling.
- Step 4: Mix Pudding Layer In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pudding mix, milk, and sour cream; stir until smooth. Spoon this mixture over the second layer of cake.
- Step 5: Top with Cool Whip Spread the thawed cool whip evenly over the pudding layer.
- Step 6: Garnish with Cherries Garnish the top with the remaining cherry pie filling.
- Step 7: Chill and Serve Refrigerate the dessert for about 4 to 5 hours before slicing into servings. This ensures that all layers are well-set and flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes