why make this recipe

Make Homemade Twinkies when you want a small, soft cake with a light cream inside. They are fun to bake at home. They taste fresh and simple. You can serve them for snacks, kids’ parties, or a sweet treat with coffee. If you want other quick breakfast or snack ideas, try this easy homemade breakfast bites to serve alongside.

introduction

This recipe gives you soft sponge cakes filled with a whipped cream filling. The cakes are light and not too sweet. You bake the batter in a Twinkie mold or small loaf pan, then fill each cake with whipped cream. The steps are easy and the ingredients are common. You can make them in one hour if you work simply. For other small filled treats you might like serving ideas from a cookies and cream cake recipe.

how to make Homemade Twinkies

Follow these steps in order. Work with room temperature eggs and butter for best mix. If you do not have a Twinkie mold, use a small loaf pan and cut cakes after baking. For a different filled cookie idea, see this cannoli cookies to learn another filling method.

Ingredients :

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions :

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Twinkie mold.
In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl, cream the sugar and butter.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until fully combined.
Pour the batter into the mold and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Let cool.
For the filling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Once the cakes are cool, fill them with the whipped cream using a piping bag.
Serve and enjoy your homemade Twinkies!

how to serve Homemade Twinkies

Serve them at room temperature. Put them on a small plate or a tray for a party. Dust a little powdered sugar on top if you like. They go well with coffee, milk, or a light fruit salad.

how to store Homemade Twinkies

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep them chilled because of the cream filling. To freeze, wrap each cake in plastic wrap and put in a freezer bag. Freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

tips to make Homemade Twinkies

Use room temperature eggs and butter so the batter mixes smooth.
Do not overmix the batter; mix until just combined.
Cool cakes completely before filling to keep filling from melting.
Use a piping bag with a narrow tip to fill cakes neatly.
For a firmer filling, add a small amount of cream cheese to the whipped cream.

variation (if any)

Chocolate Twinkies: add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the dry mix.
Lemon filling: fold a teaspoon of lemon zest and 1 tbsp lemon juice into the whipped cream.
Smaller size: bake in mini loaf pans or cupcake pans and fill the same way.

FAQs

Q: Can I use store-bought sponge cake and just fill it?
A: Yes. You can cut store sponge cake to size and fill with whipped cream.

Q: Can I use a different filling?
A: Yes. Try pastry cream, buttercream, or a mix of cream and mascarpone.

Q: How long do they last at room temperature?
A: With cream filling, do not leave them out more than 2 hours. Keep them chilled.

Q: Can I make the cakes ahead?
A: Yes. Bake cakes a day ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Fill just before serving.

Q: What if I do not have a Twinkie mold?
A: Use a mini loaf pan or a cupcake pan and shape cakes after baking.