Best 3 Easy Twinkie Cake Recipes

Indulge in a nostalgic treat with our delightful Twinkie Cake, a delectable dessert that combines the iconic flavors of Twinkies with a moist and fluffy cake base. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a party, or simply craving a sweet indulgence. With just a few simple steps, you can create a stunning cake that will impress your friends and family. Our ultimate guide includes variations such as the classic Twinkie Cake, a luscious Twinkie Cheesecake, and a funfetti-filled Twinkie Rainbow Cake. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.

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TWINKIE CAKE

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The perfect, not overly sweet, cake recipe, this delicious Twinkie Cake is made with yellow cake and sweet whipped cream filling.

Provided by aimee @ shugarysweets

Categories Cake

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 yellow cake mix, for 2 9-inch pans (or this homemade yellow cake recipe)
5 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp powdered sugar, for garnish

Steps:

For the cake, prepare yellow cake according to package directions (for 2 9-inch layer cake pans). Cool completely.
In a small saucepan, combine the flour with milk, whisking until lumps removed. Turn on medium heat and continue to whisk until mixture becomes thick, like a pudding.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar, beat until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes). Slowly add in the COOLED milk mixture, beating until combined. It may curdle slightly in the beginning, that's okay, keep beating until it becomes the texture of whipped cream!
Place first layer of cooled cake on a cake plate. Top it with ALL of the cream filling. Add the second layer of cake on top.
Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy!

HOMEMADE TWINKIES®

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These look like Twinkies®, but taste way better than the real deal...and they're better cold/frozen!

Provided by Tyler

Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 eggs
½ cup butter, melted and cooled to lukewarm
1 cup water
1 (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10x15 inch jelly roll pans.
Beat the eggs until combined; stir in the melted butter. Add the water, pudding mix, and yellow cake mix, stirring well to combine. The batter will be very thick. Divide the batter between the prepared pans, spreading it evenly.
Bake until the cakes spring back when pressed lightly with a finger or a tester comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
To make the filling, combine the room-temperature butter, cream cheese, and confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Stir in the whipped topping and vanilla extract.
When the cakes are cool, spread the filling mixture on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top of the first, and cut into bars. Wrap each bar in plastic wrap and store in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 311 mg, Sugar 40 g

TWINKIE CAKE

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If you like Twinkies, you will sure love this cake. This is an easy cake because there is no baking. With the maraschino cherries on top of the cake, it is a pretty cake for the Christmas holidays.

Provided by taillightsinsightbb

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

10 vanilla filled Hostess Twinkies (1 box)
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
4 cups cold milk
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 -3 sliced bananas (sliced round or lengthwise)
8 -16 ounces Cool Whip
maraschino cherry, enough to place on top of cake
pecans, chopped, enough to place on top of cake

Steps:

Split Twinkies in half.
Place in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish, filling side up.
Mix 4 cups of cold milk and vanilla puddings together.
Spread pudding mixture over the Twinkies.
Layer the drained pineapple.
Layer sliced bananas over pineapple.
Cover with Cool Whip.
Sprinkle with nuts and place cherries on top.
Note: I used 1 package of vanilla and 1 package of banana cream pudding mix.
You can use fresh strawberries also, or whatever you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.3, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 339.9, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 34.7, Protein 4

Tips:

Use a box of Twinkies that are not too old. Older Twinkies may be dry and crumbly, which will make your cake less moist.
If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use two 8-inch round baking dishes instead. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
You can use any flavor of frosting you like. Cream cheese frosting, chocolate frosting, and vanilla frosting are all popular choices.
If you want to make your cake extra special, you can decorate it with sprinkles, candy, or even ice cream.

Conclusion:

This easy Twinkie cake is a delicious and fun dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this Twinkie cake a try!