The only Summer cake you’ll ever need: strawberry Twinkie cake

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July 31, 2023

Make this Strawberry Twinkie Cake recipe for a light and fruity dessert that’s perfect for the summer–it requires no baking, so it’s easy and convenient to prepare this delicious treat that bursting with fresh flavors!

Channel the delectable flavors of strawberry shortcake with this no-bake strawberry dessert! You’ll only need a few key ingredients to put together this easy dessert, and the results are perfect every time.

Pair this cake with a batch of Strawberry Shortcake Shooters for the ultimate dessert combo!

Strawberry Twinkie Cake is a no bake dessert your guests will love.

This cake is perfect for the summer when you don’t want to turn on the oven. You can even alter the kinds of fruit on top to customize this cake to your taste.

With layers of spongy Twinkies, sliced strawberries, and vanilla pudding, this satisfying fruity dessert is the ultimate ice box cake for warm weather.

This incredible no-bake dessert combines four simple ingredients to make a light and satisfying dessert that’s packed with flavor!

Why You’ll Love this No-Bake Strawberry Twinkie Cake

Prepare to have your taste buds dazzled by the sweet sensation that is Strawberry Twinkie Cake, an irresistible twist on a classic favorite.

Imagine layers of fluffy sponge cake, sandwiched with luscious pudding filling, and topped with a fresh, ripe strawberries and a cool whipped topping.

This delightful confection is a tasty marriage of nostalgic charm and fruity goodness. Grab your apron and embark on a journey to create a showstopping dessert that will have everyone begging for seconds.

Get ready to experience the pure bliss of No-Bake Twinkie Cake without ever turning on your oven!

Ingredients for Twinkie Strawberry Cake

All you need are four easy ingredients to make this no-bake treat. So easy to put together!

Twinkies – these sweet and spongy cakes are a classic dessert that act as an excellent base for this no-bake treat.
Whipped Topping – this light and sweet topping acts as a whipped frosting on top of this cake and brings out the sweet flavors.
Strawberries – use fresh and tasty strawberries for a pop of gorgeous red color and fruity flavor that makes this no-bake dessert irresistible.
Vanilla Pudding Mix – acts as an added layer of decadence in the middle of your cake and gives this dessert a rich and satisfying quality.

How to Make a No-Bake Twinkie Cake

Unwrap and place the Twinkies into an 8×8 baking dish.

Twinkies will fit perfectly in an 8×8 dish, but you can also cut them up and have them fit in whatever dish you have!
Prepare vanilla pudding as instructed and coat the Twinkies with the pudding.

A layer of vanilla pudding adds a rich complexity to this cake without too much added effort.
Wash and slice the strawberries. Place half of the sliced strawberries on top of the vanilla pudding.

Sliced strawberries provide a fruity and refreshing flavor in this cake and gives it a nostalgic flavor reminiscent of strawberry shortcake.
Spread the whipped topping on top. Take the other half of the strawberries and place them on top of the whipped topping.

A layer of sweet and cool whipped topping finishes off this no-bake dessert with a light and sweet layer, topped with additional strawberries for more fruity flavor!
Set the cake in the fridge for at least 45 minutes to let it set before serving.

No bake Twinkie Cake with fresh strawberries it so easy to make!

Twinkie Cake FAQs

Can I slice the Twinkles in half lengthwise instead of using whole?

Absolutely! Especially if you’re using a differently sized dish, it may be better to slice the Twinkies so they’ll fit better. This will also allow the pudding to seep down between the cakes.

How many calories in this strawberry Twinkie dessert?

This recipe yields about 12 servings of no-bake Twinkie cake, and each slice is around 100 calories. You can use a light whipped topping or this fat-free/sugar-free pudding mix to make an even lighter version of this dessert.

How long will this Twinkie cake last in the fridge?

Your no-bake dessert will last in the fridge for 4-5 days. Twinkies have a long shelf life, but the strawberries, pudding, and whipped topping won’t last quite as long.

It’s possible your cake will last even longer than 5 days, so just be sure to check for quality before enjoying past that point.

I don’t recommend freezing this cake, as the textures and flavors will be altered once thawed out again.

Popular Variations and Substitutions

Customize this cake to your liking by using a variety of fruits. In addition to strawberries, you can try blueberries, banana slices, blackberries, mango, raspberries, kiwis, pineapple, or peaches. For juicier fruits, try to avoid adding too much moisture. This can make the Twinkies soggy.
Another way to switch up the flavors of this no-bake dessert would be to use a different flavor of pudding. Jell-O brand sells a strawberry creme pudding that would be excellent, but you could also use chocolate, banana creme, lemon, or cheesecake flavored pudding mix.
There are also additional flavors of Twinkies that can change this dessert. Try varieties with chocolate cake or chocolate cream, or something different like orange creme pop or these banana Twinkies.
Instead of Twinkies, you could use madeleines, pieces of pound cake, or another kind of snack cake.
Serve your no-bake dessert with whipped cream, sprinkles, strawberry syrup, or crushed freeze-dried strawberries for more fruity flavor!

No-Bake Twinkie Cake

Yield: 12 servings

Strawberry Twinkie Cake

Combine sponge cakes with creamy pudding and fresh strawberries for this delicious no-bake Twinkie Cake!

Prep Time
15 minutes

Setting Time
45 minutes

Total Time
1 hour

Ingredients

1 Box Twinkies
8oz Whipped Topping
1 Pound Strawberries
1.85oz Box Vanilla Pudding

Instructions

Unwrap & place the Twinkies into an 8×8 baking dish.
Prepare vanilla pudding as instructed and coat the Twinkies with the pudding.
Wash & slice the strawberries.
Place half of the strawberries on top of the vanilla pudding.
Spread the whipped topping on top.
Take the other half of the strawberries and place them on top of the whipped topping.
Let sit in the fridge for at least 45 minutes to set.

Notes

Use other kinds of fruit instead of or in addition to strawberries and customize to your liking.
Other flavors of pudding can be used to change up the flavor of this dessert.
Substitute other kinds of snack cakes or pieces of sponge cake if you prefer.