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Twinkie Cake (No Bake)

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.

twinkie cake

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.

no bake twinkie cake

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.

twinkie birthday cake

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.

twinkie cake recipe

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!

homemade twinkie cake recipe

Get the printable recipe for this tasty cake below:

Yield: 12-15 pieces

Twinkie Cake

homemade twinkie cake recipe

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

Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Cut the Twinkies in half through the length of the snack cakes. Place them into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish in a flat layer.Lining the bottom of a dish with Twinkies cut in half
  2. Slice the bananas into thinner slices. Place over the top of the Twinkie layer.Layering the Twinkies with sliced bananas
  3. Drain the juice from the pineapple and pour over the top of the bananas. Spread out.Layering the sliced bananas with diced pineapple
  4. Meanwhile, mix the vanilla pudding mix and milk until well blended and thickened, about 4 minutes.Vanilla pudding about to be refrigerated
  5. Spread the pudding over the top of the pineapple layer.Vanilla pudding poured over the pineapple
  6. Cover the top with a layer of whipped topping. Spread out with a spoon.Whipped cream spread over the pudding
  7. Top the dessert with chopped nuts and cherries. Then refrigerate until completely chilled. Serve cold.Twinkie cake topped with cherries and peanuts

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 piece

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 272Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 298mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2gSugar: 37gProtein: 4g

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Did you enjoy this no bake dessert? Let me know in the comments! I’d love for you to check out these other delicious recipes:

Chocolate Covered Bananas • Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars • Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats • Fruit Loop Bars • Fruity Pebbles Dessert Bars • M&M Brownies • Oreo BallsOreo Cheesecakes • Rolo Pretzels • Ultimate Reese’s Pie

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