Description
A delightful no-bake Twinkie cake layered with instant vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and whipped topping, perfect for a quick and easy dessert that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 9 Twinkies, unwrapped
Pudding Layer
- 3.4 ounces box of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1½ cups whole milk
Fruit Layer
- 16 ounce container of fresh strawberries, divided (½ cup diced, remainder sliced ¼ inch thick)
Topping
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Place the unwrapped Twinkies evenly in the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish to form the cake base.
- Make Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk for about 3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Layer Pudding: Spread the thickened vanilla pudding evenly over the Twinkies in the baking dish, covering them completely.
- Dice Strawberries: Dice 3-4 strawberries to yield about ⅓ to ½ cup of small pieces and set aside for garnish.
- Slice Strawberries: Slice the remaining strawberries into ¼ inch thick slices and arrange them evenly in a single layer over the pudding to fully cover the surface.
- Add Whipped Topping: Spread the thawed whipped topping smoothly over the layer of sliced strawberries using an offset spatula to create an even layer.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the reserved diced strawberries evenly over the whipped topping layer for added texture and color.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cake for 1-2 hours to allow the pudding layer to set firmly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Yields approximately 9 servings (each about 2¾ x 2¾ inches).
- Store in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for up to 2 days.
- Depending on berry size, you might not use all strawberries; extras are great for snacking.
- To serve more, double the recipe in a 9×13 baking dish or use a 9×9 dish with an extra Twinkie if needed.
- You can adjust the whipped topping amount from 4 to 8 ounces according to preference.
Keywords: No Bake Cake, Twinkie Cake, Instant Pudding Dessert, Strawberry Dessert, Easy No Bake