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Heaven on Earth Cake topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream

Heaven on Earth Cake

Light, fluffy, and impossibly simple, this cake layers airy angel food cake with a creamy sweet filling and bright fruit for a perfect dessert balance.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 package angel food cake mix Follow package directions for baking.
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened Choose full-fat cream cheese for best results.
  • 1/2 cup sugar Adjust based on fruit sweetness if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor of the filling.
  • 1 cup whipped topping Use high-quality whipped topping, thawed.
Fruit Layer
  • 1 can fruit cocktail, drained Drain well to avoid soggy layers.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bake the angel food cake mix according to the package directions until golden and springy.
  2. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar until completely smooth and free of lumps.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  3. Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until uniform.
Assembly
  1. Cut the cooled angel food cake into even squares and place half in your serving dish.
  2. Top with half of the drained fruit cocktail and dollop with half of the cream cheese filling.
  3. Repeat with remaining cake, fruit, and filling.
Chilling
  1. Chill the assembled cake for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the cake overnight for cleaner slices. Use room-temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps. Can be stored in an airtight container for 3–4 days in the refrigerator, or frozen for longer storage.