The Ultimate Twinkie Cake

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 30 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 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)

📝 Instructions

12 steps

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your Ultimate Twinkie Cake!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (186.6g)

Calories		514
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		32.3 g	41%
	Saturated Fat	18.7 g	93%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		96 mg	32%
Sodium		416 mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate		53.0 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	1.1 g	4%
	Total Sugars	37.5 g
Protein		4.7 g	9%
Vitamin D		0.6 mcg	3%
Calcium		101 mg	8%
Iron		0.7 mg	4%
Potassium		157 mg	3%

*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: 3483 cal (55.7%%)

Protein: 226 cal (3.6%%)

Carbs: 2542 cal (40.7%%)