This easy, no-bake cake is a cross between a banana split and a shortcake. It's made with layers of Twinkies, sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, instant pudding and Cool Whip.
7 Hostess Twinkies from 1 box of 10
4 bananas, peeled and sliced
20 oz. can crushed pineapple, well drained
3 oz. box INSTANT vanilla, French vanilla, or banana pudding mix
2 c. cold milk
8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed
maraschino cherries, drained on a paper towel
chopped nuts
chocolate syrup, optional
Remove about 7 Twinkies from their wrappers. Slice each in half, horizontally.
Place halved Twinkies in a 9 × 13 inch pan/dish, cream side up. Layer sliced bananas on top of Twinkies. Spread the drained, crushed pineapples on top of the bananas.
In a medium bowl, combine instant pudding mix with the cold milk. Use a mixer or a whisk to combine, until it thickens slightly. This should take about 3 to 5 minutes. It should be thick but pourable.
Spread out the pudding over the crushed pineapple. Evenly spread on the Cool Whip. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
Place a few well drained maraschino cherries on top. Cover.
Place the cake in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.
Serve with a drizzle of chocolate syrup, if desired.
12 servings.