Description

Homemade Twinkies are a nostalgic and elevated version of the classic treat. Soft, fluffy yellow cakes filled with a light marshmallow meringue filling, these homemade Twinkies are a perfect snack or dessert, offering a moist and irresistible bite.

Ingredients

2 cups cake flour, sifted

1⅛ cups granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

6 large eggs, room temperature

½ cup whole milk

⅔ cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 large egg whites, room temperature

⅔ cup granulated sugar (for filling)

2⅔ tablespoons water (for filling)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a Twinkie pan with baking spray or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Spoon the batter into the Twinkie pan, filling each cavity about ⅔ full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool the Twinkies in the pan for a few minutes before turning them out and trimming the bottoms if needed.
For the filling, beat egg whites in a stand mixer until stiff peaks form. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water and heat until the sugar melts. Raise the heat and cook until the syrup reaches 246°F-250°F (119°C-121°C). Gradually stream the syrup into the egg whites while mixing. Continue beating until the meringue cools and thickens.
Fit a piping bag with a #10 round tip and fill it with the meringue. Turn each cooled Twinkie over and pipe the filling into the middle and both ends.
Store the Twinkies in an airtight container, refrigerate or freeze if not serving immediately.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute cake flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Experiment with different fillings like chocolate ganache or vanilla pudding for variety.
If you don’t have a Twinkie pan, you can use a muffin pan or create your own molds using aluminum foil.
For a quicker alternative, use store-bought marshmallow fluff instead of making the meringue filling.
Homemade Twinkies can be stored in the freezer for 1-2 months, and thawed at room temperature before eating.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Twinkie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 55mg