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Homemade Twinkies

Soft, golden sponge cake filled with creamy vanilla filling, perfect for a classic homemade snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Sponge Cake
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 eggs separated
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
Vanilla Cream Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat egg yolks with half sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and milk.
  4. Beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold egg whites into yolk mixture, then fold in dry ingredients carefully.
  6. Spread batter in pan and bake 12–15 minutes until golden and springy.
  7. Trim edges, cut sponge into rectangles.
  8. Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream for filling.
  9. Pipe filling into sponge, fold gently, chill 15–20 minutes.
  10. Serve fresh or store in airtight container.

Notes

You can add cocoa powder or fruit puree to create different Twinkie flavors.