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Twinkies Recipe

Homemade Twinkies with a fluffy cream filling.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 4 Eggs separated
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar divided
  • ⅓ cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Filling

  • ½ cup Unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup Vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy cream

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Twinkie mold.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add half of the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale and thick. Add water and vanilla extract, then fold in flour mixture.
  5. Gently fold in egg whites. Pour batter into molds and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the filling, beat butter and shortening until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream. Beat until fluffy.
  7. Once cakes are cool, fill them with the cream mixture using a piping bag.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Snack Cake, Twinkies
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