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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Get the printable recipe for this tasty cake below:
Twinkie Cake
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This no bake cake is made with pineapples, whipped cream, bananas, and Twinkies! It's the perfect summer dessert.
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
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 pieceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 272Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 298mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2gSugar: 37gProtein: 4g
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:
Brown Butter Recipe Krispie Treats • Chocolate Covered Bananas • Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars • Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats • Fruit Loop Bars • Fruity Pebbles Dessert Bars • M&M Brownies • Mocha Bars • Oreo Balls • Oreo Cheesecakes • Oreo Tart • Rolo Pretzels • Ultimate Reese’s Pie