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!
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...
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
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.
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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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Originally published: December 2011
Updated & republished: July 2019
Is delicious and fun to make with the kids