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Delicious homemade Twinkies ready to enjoy on a plate

Homemade Twinkies

A nostalgic treat that brings comfort and sweetness to any gathering, these Homemade Twinkies are soft, fluffy, and filled with a delightful marshmallow cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 box box of yellow cake mix You can use a standard or higher-end mix.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
For the filling
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff Buy extra for potluck.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Whip until soft peaks form.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For serving
  • as needed Powdered sugar For dusting before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour Twinkie molds.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the molds, filling each about 2/3 full.
  4. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Gently fold in the marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract to make the filling.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are cooled, remove from molds and use a piping bag to fill the center with the cream mixture.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure cakes are completely cool before filling to avoid melting the filling. Optionally air out the oven window while baking for nostalgic aromas.