No Bake Twinkie Cake with Strawberries and Vanilla Pudding Recipe
This No Bake Twinkie Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of soft Twinkies, creamy instant vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and whipped topping. Perfect for a quick treat or a crowd-pleasing party dessert, it requires no baking and comes together in under 15 minutes plus chilling time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 9 Twinkies, unwrapped
Pudding Layer
- 3.4 ounces box of instant vanilla pudding
- 1½ cups whole milk
Fruit
- 16 ounce container of fresh strawberries, divided into ½ cup diced and the remainder sliced ¼ inch thick
Topping
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Place the unwrapped Twinkies into the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish, making sure they fit snugly to form the base layer of your cake.
- Make the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk vigorously for 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Layer the Pudding: Spread the thickened vanilla pudding evenly over the Twinkies in the baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer for balanced flavor.
- Dice Strawberries: Take 3-4 of the fresh strawberries and dice them into small pieces, about ⅓ to ½ cup, then set these aside for garnishing later.
- Slice Strawberries: Slice the remaining strawberries into ¼ inch thick slices and arrange them in a single layer to completely cover the pudding-twinkie surface uniformly.
- Add Whipped Topping: Top the strawberry layer with the thawed whipped topping. Use an offset spatula to smooth the topping evenly over the cake for a neat finish.
- Garnish: Evenly sprinkle the reserved small diced strawberries over the whipped topping to add a fresh pop of color and flavor to your cake.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for 1-2 hours to allow the pudding layer to set firmly before slicing into approximately 2¾ x 2¾ inch servings and serving.
Notes
- Yields: Approximately 9 servings (each about 2¾ x 2¾ inches).
- Storage: Store the cake in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Tips: Depending on berry size, you might not use all strawberries; save extras for snacking. You can double the recipe in a 9×13 dish for larger groups. For a 9×9 dish, add an extra Twinkie from a 10-count box to cover the surface. Adjust whipped topping quantity to personal preference between 4-8 ounces.
Keywords: No Bake, Twinkie Cake, Instant Pudding, Strawberry Dessert, Quick Dessert, Easy Cake