Experience Divine Delight with Homemade Heaven on Earth Cake
If you're curious about what a slice of heaven tastes like, this homemade Heaven on Earth Cake recipe is a must-try. It eschews the convenience of boxed ingredients for the authentic charm of a cake made entirely from scratch. This dessert features a light and airy angel food cake base, a rich and luscious cherry pie filling, and a cloud-like whipped cream topping – all made with the utmost love and care.
This dessert is perfect for summer gatherings, whether it's an outdoor party, a barbecue, or a potluck. Its laid-back, scoop-and-serve style allows the cake's delightful imperfection to shine through as its own aesthetic.
Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe:
Servings: 10
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr, 20 mins
Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups superfine sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup cake flour
12 egg whites, room temperature
1/3 cup warm water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
4 cups cherries, fresh or thawed if frozen
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup sugar
Juice of ½ lemon
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Directions:
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift together half of the sugar, salt, and cake flour.
Make the Meringue: In a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, water, almond extract, and cream of tartar for 2 minutes on medium-high. Gradually add the remaining sugar, continuing to whisk until medium peaks form.
Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
Bake the Cake: Grease a 9x9 cake pan, transfer the mixture into it, and bake for 20-30 minutes. Let it cool before turning out onto a wire rack.
Prepare Cherry Filling: Cook cherries, cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until thick. Adjust sweetness as desired.
Cut and Assemble: Once the cake is cool, cut it into 1-inch squares. Whip the cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form.
Layer the Cake: In a casserole dish, layer cake cubes, ¾ of the cherry mixture, remaining cake cubes, and dollops of whipped cream. Drizzle with the remaining cherry mixture.