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Twinkie Pineapple Cake

  • Author: Chef mia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (no bake)
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Method: Desserts
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Dive into the whimsical world of Twinkie Pineapple Cake, where classic Twinkies meet the tropical zing of pineapple, all enveloped in a creamy, dreamy whipped topping. This cake isn’t just a dessert; it’s a joyous celebration of flavors that’s sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 9Twinkies, halved lengthwise
  • 1can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, lightly drained
  • 2 cupsmilk
  • 1package (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding
  • 1 pintheavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cuppowdered sugar
  • 2 tspvanilla extract
  • 1/2 tspcoconut extract
  • 2 cupstoasted shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Base Layer: Arrange Twinkie halves, cream side up, in a 9×13-inch dish.
  2. Pineapple Layer: Evenly spread the crushed pineapple over Twinkies.
  3. Pudding Layer:Whiskmilk with pudding mix and pour over pineapple.
  4. Creamy Topping: Whip cream with powdered sugar, vanilla, and coconut extracts until stiff peaks form, then spread over pudding.
  5. Garnish: Sprinkle with toasted coconut and decorate with cherries if desired.

Notes

Enhance the coconut flavor by toasting the shredded coconut until golden brown.Chill for at least 4 hours before serving to let the cake set properly.


Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25
  • Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Protein: 3