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Homemade Twinkies

Homemade Twinkies: Nostalgic Treats You’ll Love to Make

With this Homemade Twinkies recipe, you can recreate those nostalgic treats from childhood without preservatives.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 Twinkies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for texture.
  • 1 pinch Salt A pinch of sea salt for gourmet touch.
  • 4 large Eggs Ensure at room temperature.
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar Alternatives like baking sugar substitutes can be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider almond extract for a twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Use any type or plant-based milk.
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Melted; can substitute with coconut oil.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Swap with vegan butter for plant-based.
  • 1/2 cup Marshmallow Crème Homemade marshmallow fluff can be used.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Gluten-free varieties available.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Other extracts can be swapped in.
  • 1 tablespoon Heavy Cream Coconut cream is a great substitute.

Equipment

  • Twinkie pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the Twinkie or mini loaf pan.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Beat eggs and sugar together for 6-8 minutes until thick and pale.
  4. Incorporate vanilla and gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients.
  5. Warm milk and melted butter, then fold into the main batter.
  6. Fill molds about 3/4 full and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Beat filling ingredients until smooth and airy.
  9. Inject the filling into cooled cakes using a piping bag.
  10. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TwinkieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cakes to fully cool before filling to prevent tearing. Use a piping bag for precision in filling.

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