This delicious, no bake Twinkie cake features vanilla pudding, whipped cream, banana, and pineapple! It takes just minutes to assemble and is a perfect crowd pleaser.

Imagine the scenario. You’re exhausted after a long day of work, or dealing with kids, or errands, or all of the above.

You forgot that you have to go to so-and-so’s house tonight, and you need a summer dessert to take with you. But now you’re out of time so it has to be super quick!

I’m really excited to share this delicious treat with you . . . AND you don’t have to put anything in the oven. I hope you are pleased to meet my no bake Twinkie cake.

Yep, you don’t have to stick anything into the oven.

If you’re wondering what is in this cake, you get a whole bunch of delicious stuff besides Twinkies like bananas, vanilla pudding, pineapple, and whipped topping.

The result is a light dessert that tastes creamy and delicious, and perfectly fruity for summer.

Let’s just say that I have yet to meet one person who doesn’t like it. If you’re that person, what is wrong with you? Haha kidding.

There are only a few things I’d like to mention, two frequently asked questions about this recipe.

First, what to do if you don’t have Twinkies or can’t buy them? I recommend using store-bought shortcakes as well as additional whipped cream.

Secondly, if you have some folks that don’t like bananas, you can always use strawberry instead. strawberry and pineapple are also a delicious combination!

Are you ready to give this fruit dessert recipe a try? Here’s what you’re going to need for this no bake Twinkie cake.

Ingredients

8 packaged Twinkie snack cakes, unwrapped
4 bananas, sliced
1 can (20 ounce) crushed pineapple, drained
1 box (3 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups milk
1 container (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup coarsely chopped peanuts
15 maraschino cherries, drained

Ideally you can let this recipe set for at least an hour before serving. I have two hours in the recipe card because that’s preferred. If it’s really last minute, just do the best that you can because you want the pudding to set.

This cake will last in the fridge, covered in an airtight container, for a few days. I don’t know that I would try freezing it. I haven’t . . . but if you do and it works, let me know in the comments!

Get the printable recipe for this tasty cake below:

Twinkie Cake

This no bake cake is made with pineapples, whipped cream, bananas, and Twinkies! It's the perfect summer dessert.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 2 15

Servings: pieces

Ingredients

8 Twinkie snack cakes unwrapped
4 banana(s) sliced
20 ounces crushed pineapple drained (1 can)
3 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix 1 box
2 cups milk
8 oz frozen whipped topping 1 tub, thawed
1/4 cup peanuts coarsely chopped
15 maraschino cherries drained

Instructions

Cut the Twinkies in half through the length of the snack cakes. Place them into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish in a flat layer.
Slice the bananas into thinner slices. Place over the top of the Twinkie layer.
Drain the juice from the pineapple and pour over the top of the bananas. Spread out.
Meanwhile, mix the vanilla pudding mix and milk until well blended and thickened, about 4 minutes.
Spread the pudding over the top of the pineapple layer.
Cover the top with a layer of whipped topping. Spread out with a spoon.
Top the dessert with chopped nuts and cherries. Then refrigerate until completely chilled. Serve cold.