This is an easy, no-bake dessert. It has layers of decadent, heavenly goodness, angel food cake, cherry pie filling, pudding and whipped cream.
1 angel food cake, store bought*
18 oz. can cherry pie filling
3.6 oz. package instant vanilla or cheesecake pudding mix
1 1/2 c. 2% milk
1 c. sour cream
8 oz. Cool Whip
sliced almonds, for garnish, if desired
Cut the cake into 1 inch cubes.
Layer half of the cake cubes evenly in the bottom of a 9×9 metal or glass cake pan or a trifle dish. Spread 2/3 of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake. Layer the last half of the cake over the cherry pie filling.
In a medium bowl, stir together the pudding mix, milk, and sour cream until smooth, about 2 minutes; spread evenly over the top of the cake. Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top of the pudding layer. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cherry pie filling; spread over the top.
Refrigerate 4 to 5 hours before serving.
Garnish with slivered almonds on top of the cake just before serving, if desired.
10 servings.
*A home baked boxed angel food cake mix with ingredients listed on box can also be used and then cooled.