You are going to love this No Bake Twinkies Cake for Spring! It is one of my favorite easy desserts. Everyone is familiar with Twinkies, a sweet and creamy classic lunchbox treat. Find out how to turn Twinkies into a delicious no-bake cake that will impress family and friends. All you need are five ingredients to make this no-bake dessert.
This is a perfect dessert for Easter or to celebrate spring. It also works for summer parties and backyard BBQs. Just by switching out the color and type of sprinkles, you can personalize this cake for any holiday or occasion. For more Easter treats, check out our Easter Bunny Dirt Cups.
Twinkies make the perfect cake ingredient. However, if you don't have any on hand and want the flavor of Twinkies, try our Twinkies Cake Recipe. It's guaranteed to bring to mind the taste of that classic childhood treat.
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Why You'll Love This Twinkie Cake
- No-Bake Magic: Say goodbye to turning on the oven! This cool, creamy dessert comes together in the refrigerator which is perfect for warm days.
- Twinkie Transformation: You’ll be amazed how the beloved snack cake becomes a melt-in-your-mouth dessert. It's nostalgic and next-level delicious.
- Just 5 Ingredients: Twinkies, pudding, strawberries, whipped topping, and colorful sprinkles - that’s all you need! Simple, sweet, and totally satisfying.
- Fast & Fabulous: Ready in about 40 minutes, this recipe proves that you don’t need hours in the kitchen to wow your family or guests.
- Kid-Approved Fun: Little ones will love helping layer the Twinkies and adding the sprinkles.
- Festive for Any Occasion: Customize it with different sprinkles or fruits to match birthdays, holidays, or whatever you’re celebrating.
- Perfect Pairing: If you love easy spring cakes, don’t miss this Spring Poke Cake Recipe!
Ingredients For No Bake Twinkie Cake
- Twinkies - With its cream center, the Twinkie makes the perfect base for a spring cake. Its texture is similar to a sponge or pound cake.
- Vanilla pudding - You can use pre-packaged vanilla pudding or make your own with a box of vanilla pudding and milk. Prepare the pudding following the directions on the box.
- Strawberries- Fresh fruit adds a refreshing flavor to the cake.
- Whipped topping - Use the Cool Whip in a tub, not a can.
- Sprinkles - We used pastel-colored sugar sprinkles, but any type of sprinkle would work.
No Bake Desserts
No bake recipes are quick, easy, and perfect for warm days when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up something sweet and satisfying in no time. Try these no-bake favorites:
- Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
- Oreo No Bake Cheesecake
- Chocolate No Bake Cake Recipe
- Keto No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Kitchen Tools For Twinkie Cake Recipe
Before you start, make sure you have a few basic kitchen tools on hand—nothing fancy, just the essentials! If your cabinets are looking a little bare, no worries - you can grab everything you need on Amazon. And the best part? You'll use these items again and again for all your no-bake favorites.
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How To Make No Bake Twinkies Cake
1. Make the pudding.
Use instant vanilla pudding and prepare it according to the package directions. (You can also use pre-made refrigerated pudding to save time!)
2. Layer the Twinkies.
Place those soft, golden Twinkies into the bottom of an 8x8-inch pan.
3. Add the pudding.
Spread a layer of the creamy pudding evenly over the Twinkies, making sure they’re fully covered.
4. Top with strawberries.
Slice up some fresh strawberries and scatter them over the pudding layer for color and flavor.
5. Add whipped topping.
Spread an even layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.
6. Sprinkle and chill.
Add some pastel-colored sprinkles for a festive touch, then pop the cake in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.
7. Serve and enjoy!
Once chilled, slice and serve this Twinkie dessert. It’s creamy, fruity, and delicious!
As soon as you taste this No-Bake Twinkies cake, you will remember your childhood. Everyone who tried this delightful dessert knew that it was made from Twinkies because of its recognizable flavor. People were amazed that a favorite snack could be used to make a dessert.
Try this at your Easter or Spring gathering, and watch eyes light up as people take a bite of the familiar and beloved Twinkie served in a new way.
Tips For No Bake Twinkies Cake for Spring
Tip 1: Use pre-made pudding or make your own with instant pudding mix. If you are using a pudding mix, make sure you have milk on hand as well, and prepare pudding according to package directions.
Tip 2: This is a great recipe for kids to help make. Believe me, they will be very interested in helping when they see you are making a Spring cake out of Twinkies!
After whipping up this delightful No-Bake Twinkies Cake, you'll want to keep it fresh and tasting delicious for as long as possible. The best way to store this is to cover it with either plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator.
This cake will stay good for up to three days. Unfortunately, this is not a cake that will freeze well, so make sure to finish any leftovers within three days.
One thing that would really complement the juicy strawberries is some sweet slices of bananas. Their creamy texture really works well in this recipe. You can slice them and add them to the strawberry layer.
If bananas aren't your thing, try adding a handful of blueberries for a pop of color and a burst of tangy sweetness. You can top this no-bake cake with a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
I like using whole milk when I make instant pudding as I find that it results in creamier pudding. I had also made this with 2% milk in a pinch when it was all I had in the house, and it still turned out good.
If you only have almond milk on hand, you can use it to make instant pudding with a few adjustments. Make sure to use unsweetened almond milk so it doesn't affect the flavor of the pudding.
A good rule of thumb is to use ½- ¾ the amount of almond milk called for in the recipe. So if the recipe calls for 2 cups of milk, use 1-1 ½ cups of almond milk.
Recipes To Make With Pudding
Pudding is a very versatile ingredient. You can obviously enjoy pudding on its own, but it also works in a variety of recipes! Whether you're looking to add a touch of creaminess or a burst of flavor, pudding can work in a number of dishes, from breakfasts to desserts.
Here are some of my favorite recipes that use pudding in a new way:
- Banana Pecan Cream Pie
- White Chocolate Pudding Cookies
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Pudding Cake
- Strawberry Napolean Dessert
Easy Desserts
📖 Recipe
No Bake Twinkies Cake for Spring
Ingredients
- 8 Twinkies one box contains 10
- 3.4 oz Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk to make pudding
- 7-10 sliced strawberries
- 8 oz whipped topping slightly thawed
- Easter or Spring sprinkles
Instructions
- Use a 3.4 oz package of Instant Vanilla Pudding and 2 cups cold milk. Prepare instant pudding according to package directions using milk.
- Unwrap and place 8 Twinkies in an 8 x 8 casserole dish.
- Spread 1 ½ cups of vanilla pudding over the Twinkies.
- Slice strawberries and layer over the top of the pudding.
- Stir the slightly thawed whipped topping in a bowl until it is spreadable. Spread over the top of the strawberry layer.
- Sprinkle Easter or Spring themed sprinkles on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and serve.
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Notes
- You can use pre-made pudding or make your own with instant pudding mix. If you are using a pudding mix, you will need milk. Prepare the pudding according to the package directions.
- This is an easy recipe for kids to help make.
Katejo says
Made this for Easter. Tastes amazing & super easy. My kind of desert to make.
Vicky says
So happy to hear you enjoyed this easy dessert. Thanks for stopping by!
Beth says
Holy cow, this looks amazing! It's my firm belief that you can never go wrong with anything involving Twinkies!
Justine says
This was super easy to make and tasted really yummy! my kids loved it!
Chenee says
I'm giving this recipe straight to my 13 year old daughter. Looks like she's making dessert this year!
Lima Ekram says
I loved twinkies when I was growing up - I cant wait to try your version. It looks delicious!