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Plate of homemade Twinkies filled with cream and dusted with powdered sugar.

Homemade Twinkies

These homemade Twinkies are a nostalgic, fun treat that you can easily make from scratch. Enjoy fresh, creamy goodness without preservatives.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

Filling Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Twinkie pan.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, adding vanilla.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  • Fill Twinkie molds about halfway and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool before removing from the mold.

Filling

  • For filling, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Pipe the cream into the cool sponge cakes using a filling tip.

Notes

Store your homemade Twinkies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 180mgSugar: 15g
Keyword Cake, Homemade Treat, Twinkies
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