These homemade Twinkie snack cakes replicate the classic with a golden sponge base made from Angel Food Cake mix and a fluffy marshmallow-shortening filling piped into the center. The entire recipe uses common pantry staples and a Twinkie cake pan for authentic results.
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Preheat your oven according to the Angel Food Cake mix directions.
Prepare the Angel Food Cake mix according to the package directions.
Grease a Twinkie cake pan and fill each cavity only about halfway full to allow room for expansion.
Bake according to the cake mix directions until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Immediately after removing from the oven, run a butter knife around the edges of each cake to loosen them from the pan. Allow to cool completely.
To make the cream filling, beat together marshmallow fluff, shortening, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
Transfer the filling to a piping bag. Insert the piping tip into the bottom of each cooled cake in 2-3 spots and pipe filling into the center of each cake.
Store finished cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Store finished cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days; no refrigeration needed.
Twinkie cake pan · piping bag with piping tip · electric mixer or whisk
A Twinkie pan is essential for the classic oblong shape, but you can bake the batter in a greased 9-inch round or square cake pan and split it horizontally, then fill and sandwich the layers together.
Yes, prepare the marshmallow cream filling up to 1 day in advance and store it in an airtight container at room temperature, then transfer to a piping bag just before filling the cooled cakes.
Bake according to the Angel Food Cake mix directions until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Angel Food Cake batter rises significantly during baking, so filling each cavity only halfway prevents overflow and ensures even, cake-shaped results.
Store finished cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
