Here it is — a rich, decadent Heaven and Hell Sheet Cake recipe! This cake gets its name because it combines “heaven” (angel food cake) and “hell” (devil’s food cake) with a luscious peanut butter mousse and a silky ganache topping. It’s indulgent, layered, and absolutely unforgettable!
🍰 Heaven and Hell Sheet Cake
Serves: 10–14
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: varies depending on cake mixes
This recipe uses cake mixes for ease but tastes like a bakery masterpiece.
⭐ Ingredients
Angel Food Layer (Heaven)
- 1 box angel food cake mix
- Water as directed on box
Devil’s Food Layer (Hell)
- 1 box devil’s food cake mix
- Ingredients as directed on box
Peanut Butter Mousse Filling
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter (optional for shine)
🍽️ Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Cakes
- Prepare angel food cake in a 9×13 pan according to package directions. Let cool completely.
- Prepare devil’s food cake in another 9×13 pan. Let cool completely.
Tip: For best results, bake these the day before and chill the cakes so they are easier to layer.
2️⃣ Make the Peanut Butter Mousse
- Beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fluffy.
Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
3️⃣ Assemble the Cake
- Place the angel food cake layer on the bottom of a clean 9×13 dish (trim edges if needed).
- Spread the entire batch of peanut butter mousse evenly over the top.
- Place the devil’s food cake layer on top and lightly press down.
- Chill while you prepare the ganache.
4️⃣ Make the Ganache
- Heat the heavy cream just until it begins to simmer.
- Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl.
- Let sit 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
- Add butter if you want extra shine.
- Let cool slightly until thickened but still pourable.
5️⃣ Finish the Cake
- Pour ganache over the top layer, spreading evenly.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
🎉 Serve
Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Every bite is ultra-creamy, chocolatey, rich, and absolutely dangerous in the best way.
🔄 Variations
- Salted peanut butter mousse: Add a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Reese’s version: Add chopped Reese’s cups between layers.
- Mocha twist: Add 1 tsp espresso powder to the ganache.
- Sheet-style layering: You can also freeze briefly for cleaner cuts.
If you want, I can give you a from-scratch version (no cake mixes), a smaller 8×8 version, or a no-bake heaven & hell dessert!