Twinkie Cake is a no-bake dessert that is a cross between a banana split and a shortcake. Layers of Twinkies, bananas, pudding and Cool Whip!
NO-BAKE TWINKIE CAKE
No, it's not a cake that tastes like a Twinkie. It's a cake made out of Twinkies! Yes, it sounds perfectly sinful. And it is. But it's kinda healthy, it's got pineapple and bananas in it and it even has cherries too. That's healthy, right? And better yet, no baking involved!
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CAN I SUBSTITUTE SOMETHING ELSE FOR THE TWINKIES?
You can also use sliced pound cake or sponge cake for the bottom layer. So if baking isn't really your thing and you need a sweet potluck dish, then this one is for you. And it is always fun to see people's reaction when you tell them it is made from Twinkies. People are surprised at first...then they are in love...
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Twinkies
bananas
crushed pineapples
instant vanilla pudding
milk
whipped topping (COOL WHIP)
maraschino cherries and chopped nuts
HOW TO MAKE NO-BAKE TWINKIE CAKE:
Remove Twinkies from the wrappers. You'll use about 7 Twinkies. Although, I think I've made this a few times before where I ended up using 8. Must've been the way I sliced them. Place sliced Twinkies in a 9x13 pan, cream side up
Next, layer sliced bananas on top of Twinkies.
Spread the crushed pineapples on top of the bananas.
In a separate bowl, combine instant pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk. Whisk it together until combined and allow it to thicken slightly. It should take 3-5 minutes. You want it just a bit thickened, but still pourable. Pour pudding over crushed pineapple. Spread it out so it is evenly coated.
Next, spread the whipped topping over the pudding layer. Drain a few maraschino cherries on a paper towel.
Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of cake. Then place a few cherries on top.
Cover and store cake in the fridge. Let it set for about an hour before serving.
Enjoy!
Originally published: December 2011
Updated & republished: July 2019
NO-BAKE TWINKIE CAKE
Twinkie Cake is a no-bake dessert that is a cross between a banana split and a shortcake. Layers of Twinkies, bananas, pudding and Cool Whip!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box Twinkies
- 4 bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained well
- 1 (3 oz) box INSTANT vanilla pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (COOL WHIP), thawed
- maraschino cherries and chopped nuts, for topping
Instructions
- Remove Twinkies from the wrappers. You'll use about 7 Twinkies.
- Place sliced Twinkies in a 9 x 13 pan, cream side up.
- Next, layer sliced bananas on top of Twinkies.
- Spread the crushed pineapples on top of the bananas.
- In a separate bowl, combine instant pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk.
- Whisk it together until combined and allow it to thicken slightly. It should take 3-5 minutes. It should be thickened but pourable.
- Pour pudding over crushed pineapple. Spread out until evenly coated.
- Next, spread the whipped topping over the pudding layer.
- Drain a few maraschino cherries on a paper towel.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of cake.
- Then, place a few cherries on top.
- Cover and store cake in the fridge. Let it set for about an hour before serving.
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Notes
Instead of Twinkies, you can always use sliced pound cake or sponge cake for the bottom layer.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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My mom makes this, I forgot all about it. Yummy!
Wow! This one is oh so wrong but yet oh so right.
Brandie, in my wildest dreams I'd have never thought of this and once again you challenge me to think out of the box! The succession of photos clearly depicts the yummy flavor profiles...and from my 'by scratch' vantage point, I'd jump off of Santa's nice list to the naughty list to try this recipe. Brava!
I have to admit - I am suspicious. I grew up in Germany, without twinkies and the like, and I to this day haven't dared try one. The consistency kind of freaks me out, haha. Interesting application, for sure though! It looks very pretty!
If you're hesitant about Twinkies, you can always use sliced pound cake! 🙂
What a fun cake! Never would have turned Twinkies into another cake - yum!
Szuper ez a blog,sok sok finom recept,bármikor szívesen lennék vendég az asztalodnál!!!!
Oh my - this cake is a cracker! My kids would LOVE this - heck I would love it. Thanks for posting this. I am definitely gonna try it and I am not averse to Twinkies at all!
Who new that you could make a dessert out of Twinkies? Amazing. and it looks so good.
Can't wait to try this.
All I can say is WOW! What a winning combination!
This cake looks delicious! So creative too!
MMM I just love twinkies! What a fantastic idea. Thank you 🙂
Perfect for when you are short on time and, and patience!
YOWZA! What a simple, creative and delicious idea! Gotta be healthy for sure! Thanks much for sharing...I need to go wipe the drool off my face now.
wow..looks irresistably hearty n divine..
thanks for sharing ..:)
Tasty Appetite
Once I saw this on Twitter I couldn't help myself; I had to see the recipe. Now, you know I shouldn't be eating something like this, so I won't say I'm going to try this one out, but I wish I could! I used to love Twinkies. So. Much. Trouble. Thanks for making me drool. 😉
whts the substitute of cool whip? can i use double cream/single cream n whisk it up. will it give the same result?
Aina, you could use double cream. Just as if you are making whipped cream. Here in America, we use one cup (225 grams) of heavy whipping cream (similar to double cream) and whip it until thick. Be careful not to overwhip though. Double cream has more fat than our heavy whipping cream so it may turn into butter quicker. As it starts to thicken add in about 1/4 cup (56 grams) of powdered sugar (or icing sugar) to sweeten the whipped cream. I hope that helps!
I made this cake last weekend and it was a huge hit with everyone. I needed to make smaller desserts so I split the cake into two 8x8 pans one to take to my sons and the other stayed home for dinner with family.
Thanks for sharing
Taylor
Taylor, thank you so much for coming back to tell me how it turned out for you. Such a clever idea to split it up into to baking dishes. Love that!!
I made this for our small group potluck after church this weekend. It is so simple and pretty. I used a large box of instant pudding instead of the small one. Also added some chocolate sprinkles to the top with the nuts and cherries. Beautiful!
I have done this cake a couple times and taken to work. Now I am retired and there is just hubby and me at home I miss doing it. It was just so good.
I just may have to halve the recipe and make us one.
Karan
ur recipe looks like an easier version of my EX sister in law's "banana split cake"
BTW i was thinking if u sliced ur bananas leanthwise,the cake would hold together better & i bet it would be loads easier 2 spread the pineapples. im always thinking,lol.
btw i love,love,love ur blog,brandie!
I made the twinkie cake for our Easter Dessert. BIG hit! Everyone loved it. Easy too! Thanks