Twinkie Cake
A delightful no-bake dessert made with layers of Twinkies, pudding, and whipped topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 10-12 pieces Twinkies Depending on your dish size
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix Use instant pudding, not cook and serve
- as needed cups cold milk Use the amount listed on the pudding box
- 1 tub whipped topping Thawed
Optional toppings
- as needed pieces sliced strawberries or bananas For added flavor
- as needed tablespoons strawberry syrup or crushed cookies For drizzling or sprinkling on top
Instructions
Preparation
- Grab a 9x13 dish or a similar sized pan. Lightly grease it if desired.
- Slice the Twinkies in half lengthwise and lay them cut side up in a single layer across the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk until it thickens, then let it sit for another minute.
- Fold in about half of the whipped topping, being careful not to overmix.
- Spread the pudding mixture over the Twinkies gently.
- If using fruit, add it between layers.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the entire cake and smooth it out.
Chilling
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
Ensure instant pudding is used and milk is cold for best results. For fruit, pat dry to avoid excess juice.