Description
Creamy no-bake twinkie pudding cake delivers nostalgic comfort with layers of sweet memories. Cool vanilla pudding and classic Twinkie flavors meld perfectly for a quick dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 2 packages Twinkies
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
Cream and Topping:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp graham cracker crumbs
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Unwrap Twinkies and slice each horizontally into thin layers, creating a uniform base for the pudding cake.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat until completely liquefied and golden, then set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk vanilla pudding mix with whole milk until smooth and thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare whipped cream by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Layer the bottom of a rectangular dish with Twinkie slices, creating an even foundation.
- Drizzle melted butter over the Twinkie layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully pour the prepared vanilla pudding over the Twinkie base, spreading gently to cover completely.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs and a pinch of salt across the pudding surface for added texture and flavor.
- Cover the dessert with whipped cream, spreading it smoothly and evenly to the edges.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and pudding to set firmly.
- Before serving, let the cake rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
Notes
- Slice Twinkies with a sharp, clean knife for uniform layers that create a consistent texture and prevent crumbling during assembly.
- Use room temperature milk and butter to ensure smoother mixing and better incorporation of pudding and melted butter.
- Chill mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream to achieve faster, more stable peaks with maximum volume.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed gluten-free cookies or toasted nuts to maintain crunch and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg