Description
Delicious homemade Twinkies filled with whipped cream, a nostalgic treat that’s healthier than store-bought versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a Twinkie pan or a standard muffin tin.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and airy.
- Incorporate Eggs and Milk: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
- Fill the Pan: Pour the batter into your prepared pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Let the cakes cool in the pan before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the Cream Filling: Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Cut and Fill: Slice a slit in each cooled cake and fill with whipped cream.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your homemade Twinkies!
Notes
Measure accurately for best results and customize flavors with different extracts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Twinkie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Twinkies, homemade desserts, childhood snacks, baking recipes