Twinkie Strawberry Surprise ***

Oh, Twinkie Cake, how I love you!  My 9-year-old couldn't say "Twinkie" when I first started making it, so he always called it Weinie Cake.  We still tend to call it that around the house.  :-)

This cake is beyond simple, but it's oh-so-good!  It's almost like a creamier strawberry shortcake, but the cake doesn't get soggy.  It's crucial to let it sit in the fridge overnight, as that's when the topping firms up.  I wouldn't admit it to the kids, but in my opinion, it'd make the perfect breakfast, hehehe.  I have taken fresh strawberries and sliced them over the topping before, but the basic recipe is perfect as-is.  We took it for Easter lunch with the family today, and only one piece made it home.  We all had to fight for a bite, but it was worth it!

TWINKIE STRAWBERRY SURPRISE
(luckymommyto2boys ~ Amy ~ via Recipezaar)

10 Hostess Twinkies
1 (3 ½ ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1 ½ cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 boxes sweetened frozen strawberries, thawed

Slice Twinkies in half lengthwise and lay evenly flat side up in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Pour strawberries all over the top. In a large bowl, mix pudding, milk and whipped topping until well combined. Spread over strawberries.
Cover and refrigerate several hours overnight.
*** Tastes just like strawberry shortcake, but the cake doesn't get all mushy!