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No-Bake Twinkie Pudding Cake

  • Author: Zoe McKenney
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

Looking for the ultimate easy dessert that feels both nostalgic and indulgent? This No-Bake Twinkie Pudding Cake is your answer. With its fluffy layers of golden Twinkies, creamy vanilla pudding, sweet cherries, and whipped topping, it’s the perfect combination of soft, smooth, and fruity. Ideal for quick breakfast treats, easy dinner desserts, or fun weekend food ideas, this cake takes less than 20 minutes to prep and delivers crowd-pleasing results every time. No oven, no stress—just chilled, creamy, delicious comfort. Whether you’re into classic snack cakes or want a fresh spin on dessert, this is your go-to easy recipe.

Ingredients

  • 10 Twinkies, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 (5.1 oz) package vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
  • 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Slice each Twinkie in half lengthwise and arrange them cream-side up in a 9×13-inch dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  3. Let the pudding sit for 3–5 minutes to fully set.
  4. Fold half of the whipped topping into the pudding until light and fluffy.
  5. Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the Twinkies.
  6. Spoon cherry pie filling on top of the pudding layer, spreading evenly.
  7. Top with remaining whipped topping, smoothing it out with a spatula.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 4 hours

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