How to Make the Best Homemade Twinkies From Scratch
Soft, golden sponge cakes filled with a light and fluffy marshmallow cream filling. A perfect copycat of the classic snack!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a Twinkie pan.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Beat eggs and sugar for 7 minutes until thick and pale.
4. Fold in vanilla and flour mixture gently.
5. Fold in milk and melted butter.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
7. Cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Beat filling ingredients until light and fluffy.
9. Pipe filling into the bottom of each cake.
10. Serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure eggs are room temperature for best volume.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use a mini loaf pan if you don’t have a Twinkie pan.