Description
Delightful homemade Twinkies that take you back to your childhood with sweet, cream-filled cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup whipped cream or marshmallow fluff (for filling)
- Chocolate frosting (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Twinkie pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Twinkie pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the Twinkies cool completely before filling with whipped cream or marshmallow fluff.
- Dip the filled Twinkies into melted chocolate frosting to coat.
- Allow the coated Twinkies to set before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Twinkie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg