Homemade Twinkies
Delicious and customizable homemade Twinkies that bring back childhood nostalgia and are easy to make.
Ingredients
For the Twinkie Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Gives the Twinkies a fantastic texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the Twinkies rise.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Can be substituted with coconut oil.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar Can be swapped for a healthier option.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Filling
- 1 cup whipped cream The key ingredient for filling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your Twinkie pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until combined.
- Pour the batter into your Twinkie pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool completely before filling with whipped cream.
Filling
- Gently remove the Twinkies from the pan and fill each with whipped cream.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade Twinkies!
Notes
These Twinkies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. They can easily be customized with various fillings like chocolate ganache or flavored whipped cream.