Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake
4 ingredients and 10 minutes is all it takes to make this luscious Strawberry Twinkie Cake! A “shortcut” strawberry shortcake that’s perfect for summer potlucks!
Strawberry Twinkie Cake
There is nothing I love more than a dessert that comes together in minutes! This easy Strawberry Twinkie Cake combines the wonderful flavors of twinkies with the fresh taste of strawberries, all mixed together with a bit of whipped topping. This dessert comes together so quickly and is perfect for potlucks or a make-ahead dessert when you’re short on time.
If you love strawberry shortcake, then you’ve got to try this shortcut version! The sponge cake of the Twinkies tastes a lot like angel food cake, and it’s topped with Cool Whip and fresh strawberries. So much yum and so easy to make!
This easy strawberry Twinkie cake will be the hit of all the summer parties! And it only takes a few minutes to prepare and fewer ingredients than you can count on one hand. So let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 1 Box Twinkies Snack Cakes
- 8 oz Whipped Topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 Pound Strawberries, tops removed and sliced
- 1.85 oz Box Vanilla Pudding, prepared
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Instructions
- Unwrap the Twinkies and arrange them so they fill up the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish.
- Mix pudding according to package directions and pour pudding on top of Twinkies. Use a spatula or large spoon to spread the pudding into an even layer.
- Place half of the sliced strawberries on top of the pudding layer.
- Spread the Cool Whip on top and finish with the rest of the sliced strawberries.
Prep Tips
- Pudding Flavors: You can easily switch up the flavor of this dessert by using a different flavor of instant pudding mix! Try chocolate for a delicious combination of chocolate and vanilla, like a tuxedo cake! Try cheesecake flavored pudding for a no bake strawberry cheesecake dessert.
- Fruits: You don’t have to stick with strawberries! Fold in banana slices for a strawberry banana cake. This is also a great dessert to use any fresh fruit that is in season, such as blueberries or raspberry. However, you could alternatively use canned fruit, like pineapples or peaches. You could even use cherry pie filling for the fruit layer and top with maraschino cherries!
- More Ideas: Try using different types of Twinkies (like our homemade chocolate Twinkies) or snack cakes for the bottom layer. Customize your cake with sprinkles for different occasions. There are so many possibilities to make this recipe special!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Make Twinkie Cake Ahead Of Time?
Not only is this a super simple recipe with just a few minutes of prep time, but you can also make it up to a day in advance and keep refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.
Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. After that the Twinkies may start to get a little bit soggy.
Can You Use Whipped Cream Instead Of Cool Whip?
It’s hard to beat the flavor of fresh whipped cream, however, for this recipe I recommend using whipped topping. Whipped topping contains stabilizers, so it holds its shape longer than whipped cream. Stabilizers are substances that help to prevent the fat and water in whipped cream from separating.
In addition to stabilizers, whipped topping also often contains sugar and/or corn syrup. Not only do they add sweetness, but these sugars help prevent the whipped topping from melting.
By contrast, real dairy whipped cream will eventually separate into a liquid layer and solid layer when the water and fats fall out of solution. This will happen especially quickly in warm weather, as the heat will start to melt the whipping cream.
For the best results, use whipped topping, such as Cool Whip and your Twinkie cake will stay in beautiful layers for up to a couple days!
More Strawberry Desserts To Try
- No Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
- Strawberry Lemon Bars
- Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies
- Pink Strawberry Champagne Cookies
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies
- Air Fryer Strawberry Chimichangas
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No Bake Strawberry Twinkie Cake
Equipment
- 8-inch square baking dish
Ingredients
- 9 Twinkies
- 8 oz Whipped Topping
- 1 Pound Strawberries tops removed and sliced
- 1 box Vanilla Pudding prepared
Instructions
- Unwrap and arrange Twinkies to fill the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish.
- Spread prepared pudding on top of the Twinkies.
- Place half of the sliced strawberries on top of the pudding layer.
- Spread whipped topping over top and cover with remaining strawberries.
Notes
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