Description
Nostalgic American “Twinkie Pineapple Cake” blends childhood snack memories with tropical sweetness. Creamy filling and tangy pineapple layers create a delightful dessert that brings smiles and comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 Twinkies
- 1 can (20 ounces/567 grams) crushed pineapple
- 2 cups milk
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) vanilla instant pudding
Cream Ingredients:
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 cups toasted shredded coconut
- Maraschino cherries (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Carefully slice Twinkies lengthwise and position them cream-facing upward across the entire bottom of the baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Gently distribute crushed pineapple across the Twinkie foundation, ensuring even coverage and minimal gaps between fruit pieces.
- Combine cold milk with instant pudding mix, whisking thoroughly until smooth and slightly thickened, then delicately pour the mixture over the pineapple layer.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, incorporating vanilla and coconut extracts until the mixture develops stiff, billowy peaks.
- Delicately spread the whipped cream topping across the pudding layer, using smooth, sweeping motions to create an elegant surface.
- Enhance the dessert’s visual appeal by generously sprinkling toasted coconut flakes over the cream layer.
- Optional: Artfully place maraschino cherries at intervals for a vibrant, festive touch that adds color and traditional charm to the dessert.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least two hours to allow layers to set and flavors to meld, ensuring a perfectly chilled and cohesive dessert experience.
Notes
- Slice Twinkies carefully to maintain their shape and prevent crumbling, ensuring an even base layer.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the cake soggy and compromising the texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat ingredients with low-fat alternatives like skim milk, light whipped cream, and sugar-free pudding mix.
- Enhance flavor complexity by lightly toasting coconut beforehand, which releases deeper, nuttier undertones and adds a delightful crunch to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg