Twinkie Cake Recipe
Twinkie Cake Recipe is a fun and sweet dessert. It tastes like a big Twinkie. This cake is soft, creamy and easy to make. You only need a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- All-purpose flour – 2 cups
- Baking powder – 1 tablespoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter – 1 cup softened
- Sugar – 1 ½ cups
- Eggs – 4 large
- Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- Milk – 1 cup
For the Cream Filling
- Heavy whipping cream – 1 cup
- Powdered sugar – ½ cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Cream cheese – 4 ounces softened
For the Frosting
- Whipped cream – 1 cup
- Powdered sugar – ¼ cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 pan and set it aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside for later use.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. It should look light and smooth.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time. Then add vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add Dry and Wet Mix
- Add dry ingredients in parts. Alternate with milk. Mix gently until smooth.
Pour Batter in Pan
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 25 minutes. Cake should be golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the Cake
- Let the cake cool completely. This prevents the filling from melting.
Make the Cream Filling
- Beat cream cheese, whipped cream, powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until thick.
Fill the Cake
- Cut the cake in half. Spread filling on top. Then place the top layer back.
Make the Frosting
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over the cake.
Chill Before Serving
- Chill for 1 hour. This helps the cake set and taste better.
Notes
- Use vanilla pudding mix for a richer filling.
- Add yellow food coloring for a classic Twinkie look.
- Use a piping bag to make cream pockets inside.
- Add sprinkles for a fun birthday cake.
- Swap whipped cream for buttercream frosting.