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 9×13 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. 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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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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Wow! This one is oh so wrong but yet oh so right.
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!
My mom makes this, I forgot all about it. Yummy!
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!
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!
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!
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Who new that you could make a dessert out of Twinkies? Amazing. and it looks so good.
This cake looks delicious! So creative too!
Can't wait to try this.
All I can say is WOW! What a winning combination!
MMM I just love twinkies! What a fantastic idea. Thank you 🙂
Perfect for when you are short on time and, and patience!
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. 😉
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
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 8×8 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
I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful recipe, I made it and took it to a bbq last night and it was a big hit, even my husband who wanted me to make something different because he said he didn't like Twinkies loved it. I love your page its great thanks again.
This looks great! I think I will try it with coconut instead of the pineapple with chocolate sprinkles on top. Also, one with chocolate pudding and mandarin oranges, YUM!
Well what'll we do now that they no longer make twinkie's???? LOL
I'm so sad. Now I have to figure out how to make my own twinkies!
You can actually find lots of other Twinkie versions out there now. Tastycake came out with their own Twinkie version recently and I think it tastes very good! Also, most stores have their versions of a Twinkie as well so there are lots of options for this still 🙂
I think I will be trying this later this week for a picnic with Dave's new office.
I think I will be making this for a pot luck picnic on Thursday! Thanks for the idea…
I'll try to make it I don't know if the twinkles will make it. …. They're a dessert all on their own!!! Yummy.!!!!
Making this for our 4th ofJuly barbeque. Actually it's so easy the kids will be making.
Gotta say I made this but I can't tell you how it tastes. Had to go deal with an emergency situation came bake and there was not even a crumb. I suppose my family liked it. I will make 2 next time and hide one.1
Making it for a bbq tomorrow! How far in advance do you think I can make this?
I’m going to try this with Banana flavored Twinkies. This recipe reminds me of Banana split torte. It sounds so good! Have to try this!!
Ooooh – that’s a good idea! I love how they’ve brought back that original flavor! Let me know how it turns out for you!
When I made it, after cutting Twinkies in half I cut them in half again so they were about two inches long and placed them in the pan. It made it so much easier to serve
My mom used to make this and somewhere in the steps she would pour a mix of strawberry jello over holes that she had poked into the Twinkies. Continue to layer it with banana’s or strawberries and whip cream with nuts my mouth is waterjng just talkinv about it. So many variations. I think she even used pistachio pudding once. Sooo good!
Sorry I haven’t read all of the comments above. However, I have tried the Twinkie cake with strawberries instead of bananas and pineapple. I also used two puddings as my pan was somewhat bigger. On top I used Cool Whip and the cherries. The strawberries had been freshly cut and frozen. I also used a half a cup of sugar to sweeten them before freezing. They were Juicy and fresh looking.
I used strawberries and fresh cut pineapple❗
I love this recipe. It’s strange, because when my daugh Was born in 1995, I received an auxiliary book from the hospital with recipes in it, and there where two that’s popular as of late: strawberry soda pop cake (poke cake), and Twinkie pie. I am assuming that most of these recipes are old and have been passed around apparently. But great, nonetheless.
I am going to use lady fingers.Yummy ???? can’t wait to try.
I made this for my ladies bible study group. Everyone loved it. So easy to make. Requests to have it again tomorrow.
Woo hoo!! So wonderful Karen! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
I’ve made this cake for years…the only difference is I bake a yellow cake in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan instead of using Twinkies.
Sounds good to me!
This is GREAT ! this will take the place of my overly intensive Banana Split Cake that i am getting too old to do. LOVE THIS!!!! Thank you, Brandie!
Yay!! Love hearing that Olivia! I love dessert but I need them to be easy since I am not the most accomplished baker. Ha!
can this be made ahead..like even the day before,or will it get soggy?
This Twinkie Cake did NOT get soggy and it only stayed 3 days in my fridge as my husband and 2 sons loved it especially cold!
Thank you so much for coming back to comment Olivia!! I love hearing that!!
This recipe was delicious – and so easy to make. I cut down some on the bananas,( i used two bananas instead of four), and sprinkled crushed Graham crackers on top instead of nuts. will make this again someday for sure. Thanks for posting this recipe !