No-Bake Twinkie Pudding Cake

Craving cake, but don’t want to spend a long time baking it in the oven? Problem solved with this super easy no-bake twinkie pudding cake!

It is first layered with twinkies, then topped with sliced bananas, crushed pineapples, vanilla pudding, cool whip, and finally topped with chopped pecans and maraschino cherries.

Putting this no-bake twinkie pudding cake takes almost no time at all, and then you just have to wait for it to chill in the refrigerator for a while before serving. Next time you are looking for a quick, easy cake recipe, try this delicious no-bake twinkie pudding cake.

HOW DO YOU MAKE A TWINKIE PUDDING CAKE FROM SCRATCH?

A few tasty layers make up this no-bake twinkie pudding cake. You can make this easy dessert with these simple ingredients:

• 1 box Hostess Twinkies
• 4 bananas, peeled and sliced
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 box (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
• Maraschino cherries, dried on the paper towel
• Pecans, chopped, for garnish

Direction;

Follow the recipe below, and make sure to read through the frequently asked questions and pro tips to bake the Best Twinkie Pudding Cake.

• Step 1. Slice the Twinkies in half and layer the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, cream side up.

• Step 2. Place the sliced bananas on top of the Twinkies in one layer.

• Step 3. Pour the crushed pineapples on top of the bananas.

• Step 4. In a mixing bowl, add the vanilla pudding mix and milk and whisk for 2 minutes.

• Step 5. Spread the pudding over the pineapples.

• Step 6. Add the Cool Whip and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

• Step 7. Place the cherries on top and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

HOW TO STORE TWINKIE PUDDING CAKE

Store the twinkie pudding cake and any leftovers covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

TIPS FOR BAKING THE PERFECT TWINKIE PUDDING CAKE

1. Arrange the twinkies in the same direction as best as you can for easy cutting and serving.
2. Rinse and dry the maraschino cherries on a paper towel to prevent red coloring of the Cool Whip later when you place them on top of the cake.
3. Serve the cake cold for best results.

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