Description
This No Bake Twinkie Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of classic Twinkies, instant vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and whipped topping. Perfect for a quick and delicious treat, this dessert requires no baking and is beautifully topped with sliced and diced strawberries for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
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Twinkie Cake Layers
- 9 Twinkies, unwrapped
- 3.4 ounces box of instant vanilla pudding
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 16 ounce container of fresh strawberries, divided into ½ cup diced and the remainder sliced
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the Twinkie Base: Place the unwrapped Twinkies into the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish, arranging them to cover the surface evenly.
- Make the Vanilla Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk for about 3 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Layer the Pudding: Spread the thickened vanilla pudding evenly over the Twinkies in the baking dish to create a smooth layer.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Dice 3-4 strawberries into small pieces to create roughly ⅓ to ½ cup of diced berries and set them aside for later use.
- Slice the Remaining Strawberries: Slice the remaining strawberries into ¼ inch thick slices and arrange them evenly in a single layer on top of the pudding-covered Twinkies.
- Add Whipped Topping: Spread the thawed whipped topping over the layer of sliced strawberries using an offset spatula to smooth it out into an even layer.
- Garnish with Diced Strawberries: Sprinkle the reserved diced strawberries evenly over the whipped topping for a decorative finish.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the cake for 1 to 2 hours to allow the pudding layer to firm up completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Yields approximately 9 servings, each about 2¾ x 2¾ inches.
- Store the cake covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Depending on berry size, you may have leftover strawberries which can be saved for snacking.
- To serve a larger crowd, double the recipe and use a 9×13 baking dish.
- If using a 9×9 baking dish, you may need an extra Twinkie from a 10-count box to fill the dish.
- You can reduce the amount of whipped topping to 4-6 ounces to suit your taste preferences; the recipe is forgiving.
Keywords: No Bake Cake, Twinkie Cake, Instant Pudding Dessert, Strawberry Dessert, Easy No Bake, Quick Dessert