Description
Dive in a delightful twist on a classic treat with this Strawberry Twinkie Cake! Combining the beloved sponginess of Twinkies with the creamy richness of vanilla pudding and the burst of freshness from juicy strawberries, this dessert is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9unwrapped Twinkies
- 1box instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz)
- 1 1/2 cupswhole milk
- 16 ozfresh strawberries (1/2 cupfinely chopped, remaining for topping)
Instructions
- Arrange the Twinkies side by side in a rectangular serving dish, trimming as needed to fit the edges.
- In a mixing bowl,whisktogether the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until smooth. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold the finely chopped strawberries into the pudding mixture to infuse it with bursts of flavor.
- Spread the strawberry pudding mixture evenly over the Twinkies.
- Finally, evenly spread the thawed whipped topping over the pudding layer. Decorate with the remaining sliced strawberries for an attractive presentation.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the Twinkies to soak up the pudding.
Notes
Ensure the whipped topping is completely thawed for easy spreading.For a firmer pudding layer, refrigerate the pudding for a longer period before assembling.Substitutions/Variations:Dairy-Free: Substitute almond milk or coconut milk for whole milk, and use a dairy-free whipped topping.Berry Mix: Enhance the cake with a mix of blueberries or raspberries along with strawberries for a delightful mixed berry version.
Nutrition
- Calories: 268
- Sugar: 19
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Protein: 3