Description
Sweet strawberry twinkie cake delivers a delightful twist on classic dessert nostalgia. Layers of moist sponge, creamy filling, and fresh strawberries create an irresistible treat you’ll want to savor bite by bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 Twinkies
- 16 ounces (454 grams) fresh strawberries
- 8 ounces (227 grams) whipped topping
Pudding and Milk:
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding (3.4 ounces or 96 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) whole milk
Preparation Components:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) finely chopped strawberries
Instructions
- Arrange Twinkies in a single layer within a rectangular serving dish, carefully trimming edges to ensure a precise fit, creating a seamless cake foundation.
- Vigorously whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with whole milk until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, then allow the mixture to rest and thicken for approximately 5 minutes.
- Delicately incorporate finely diced strawberries into the pudding, gently folding to distribute fruity morsels throughout the creamy base.
- Meticulously spread the strawberry-infused pudding across the Twinkie layer, ensuring an even and complete coverage.
- Crown the dessert with a generous, smooth layer of thawed whipped topping, creating a pristine canvas for decorative strawberry slices.
- Artfully garnish the surface with remaining strawberry slices, arranging them in an aesthetically pleasing pattern.
- Transfer the assembled dessert to the refrigerator, allowing it to chill and set for a minimum of one hour, which enables the Twinkies to absorb the luscious pudding and flavors to harmonize.
Notes
- Swap Twinkies for gluten-free sponge cake to accommodate gluten sensitivities and create a celiac-friendly dessert.
- Use sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat milk for a lighter version that reduces overall calorie content without sacrificing flavor.
- Enhance texture by briefly freezing the Twinkies before layering to prevent them from becoming too soggy during assembly.
- Add a sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds or crushed graham crackers on top for extra crunch and a delightful textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg