Description
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Twinkies are a festive fall treat featuring soft pumpkin-spiced cake filled with creamy vanilla buttercream. These handheld desserts are perfect for autumn gatherings, Halloween parties, or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
- For the Pumpkin Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- For the Cream Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup marshmallow fluff or cream cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Twinkie pan or line a mini loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon batter into Twinkie molds, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before removing from molds.
- For the filling, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy. Fold in marshmallow fluff or cream cheese if using.
- Transfer filling to a piping bag with a small round tip. Insert into the bottom or side of each Twinkie and fill gently.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use cream cheese in the filling for a tangy twist.
- Top with melted chocolate or frosting for added flair.
- Mini muffin tins can be used for bite-sized versions.
- Adjust spices to taste for stronger fall flavors.
- Store in an airtight container to keep cakes moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Twinkie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
