The Ultimate Twinkie Cake

Indulge in pure nostalgia with The Ultimate Twinkie Cake—a no-bake dessert masterpiece that transforms everyone's favorite snack cake into a decadent layered treat. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with layers of cream-filled Twinkies, a velvety cream cheese and whipped cream mixture, luscious vanilla pudding, and a chocolatey finish, this dessert is as easy to make as it is irresistible. Perfect for parties or potlucks, this dessert is a crowd-pleasing showstopper that requires just 30 minutes to prepare and comes together beautifully in the fridge. Garnished with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings, this chilled cake is equal parts creamy, nostalgic, and delightfully indulgent—a must-try recipe that combines sweet simplicity with gourmet flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Twinkies
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
• 3.4 oz Instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Crushed graham crackers
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 0.25 cup Chocolate shavings or syrup
• 0.5 cup Fresh strawberries (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish to form the crust. Set aside.

Step 2

Unwrap the Twinkies and slice each in half lengthwise. Line the bottom of the dish on top of the crust with a single layer of halved Twinkies, cream side up. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.

Step 5

Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the Twinkie layer in the dish.

Step 6

In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer in the dish.

Step 8

Arrange another layer of halved Twinkies, cream side up, on top of the pudding layer.

Step 9

Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the final Twinkie layer.

Step 10

Sprinkle the top with chocolate shavings or drizzle with chocolate syrup for decoration. Add fresh strawberries if desired.

Step 11

Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld together.

Step 12

Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your Ultimate Twinkie Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2114.1 grams (2114.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6064

Total Fat 377.80g	484%
Saturated Fat 217.20g	1086%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 1139mg	380%
Sodium 5210mg	227%
Total Carbohydrate 604.10g	220%
Dietary Fiber 3.90g	14%
Total Sugars 462.10g
Protein 46.50g	93%

Vitamin D 224IU	1118%
Calcium 1146mg	88%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 1538mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 40.3%