Homemade Twinkies
These homemade Twinkies are a nostalgic treat with a fluffy sponge cake and sweet whipped cream filling, perfect for a comforting snack.
Ingredients
For the Twinkie Cakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Cream Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for cream filling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Twinkie pan.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the sugar and butter until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk alternately, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Filling
- For the filling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are cool, fill with the whipped cream using a piping bag.
Serving
- Enjoy your homemade Twinkies!
Notes
Tip: Cool them completely unless you prefer gooey regrets. If you don’t have a piping bag, use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped.