Heaven on Earth Cake
Heaven on Earth Cake is a luscious layered dessert featuring light and airy sponge cake, creamy whipped cream blended with shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk, and a subtle hint of vanilla. Perfect for any occasion, this cake offers a perfect balance of sweet coconut and vanilla flavors with an irresistibly creamy texture that’s simple to make yet impressively elegant.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free sponge cake)
Whipped Cream Mixture
- 2 cups fresh, chilled heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Sponge Cake Layers
- 1 light and airy sponge cake (homemade or store-bought), enough for 2-3 layers
- Prepare the Sponge Cake: Start by baking a light, fluffy sponge cake using your favorite recipe or a boxed mix. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before assembling so it doesn’t melt the cream.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Make sure not to overbeat to avoid turning it buttery.
- Assemble the Layers: Slice the sponge cake horizontally to create two or three layers. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream mixed with shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk between each cake layer.
- Top and Garnish: Cover the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream mixture, then sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top for a beautiful finish.
- Chill and Serve: Let the Heaven on Earth Cake chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to set perfectly.
Notes
- Use cold bowls and tools to help the cream whip faster and stay stable longer.
- Make sure the sponge cake is completely cooled before assembling to keep whipped cream light and fluffy.
- A little sweetened condensed milk goes a long way to achieve perfect creaminess without making it too sweet.
- Spread whipped cream evenly between layers for consistent texture and balanced flavor.
- Refrigerate the cake before serving to let the flavors meld and to make slicing cleaner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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