HOMEMADE TWINKIE'S AND ZINGERS
This recipe is my creation because I loved these treats as a kid and wanted my kids to experience them, but without all of the chemicals and additives and aftertaste. These are a great snack/dessert for the family. A bit time-consuming, but not bad and so worth it anyway. Enjoy!
Provided by Caroline Savage
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. To make boats, use a piece of aluminum foil cut to about 14 inches. Fold in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise. Using a spice jar, form the foil around the jar by folding in the ends and folding down any excess foil to create a boat shape similar to a Twinkie shape. You can also buy the Twinkie pan online or in bakery supply stores. Spray with non-stick baking spray.
- 2. To make cake: In bowl mix eggs, oil, and water until combined. Add cake mix and blend for 2 minutes on medium speed. Blend in pudding mix on medium for an additional 3 minutes until smooth. Place 2.25 oz. of batter into each boat and bake at 325° for 11-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of one comes out clean. Cool completely.
- 3. To make filling: Combine butter, shortening, vanilla, and salt in mixer bowl and blend on medium high for about 3 minutes or until mixture comes together and becomes creamy with no lumps. Add confectioner's sugar and starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high, blend until light and airy. Add marshmallow fluff and blend on high until once again light and airy.
- 4. For Zingers: Boil water, add Jell-O and stir to combine. Place in refrigerator for 15 - 30 minutes or until thick but not set. Place coconut flakes in food processor and pulse until flakes are very small. Dump into a dish and add cornstarch, starting with 2 T. and increasing if necessary to get a nice loose texture.
- 5. For Twinkies: With a knife, cut a small slit in the top side of the cake. Using an icing bag, pipe a good amount of filling into the cavity, holding the shape of the cake with your hand to prevent splitting. Once filled, place cut side down on the cooling rack and continue to fill remaining cakes.
- 6. For Zingers: Fill cakes as for Twinkles. Once that is completed, place the prepared Jell-O into a low baking dish or other container and roll the cake to cover completely. Move somewhat quickly to avoid completely soaking the cake. Placing the coconut in a similar dish, immediately roll the cake in the prepared coconut and place on the rack to set for approximately 2 hours.
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Km Shariful
[email protected]These twinkies were a bit dry. I think I should have added more milk to the batter.
MD SOHID
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the twinkies to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Lavi Tanko
[email protected]These twinkies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Ripon Kormokar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of twinkies, but these homemade ones were actually really good.
Christina Sylvester
[email protected]These zingers are the perfect treat for a party or a special occasion.
Foysal Hossain 2323
[email protected]I made these twinkies for my kids and they loved them! They said they were even better than the ones from the store.
Al-Amin Raz
[email protected]These twinkies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Phateemah Teejay
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good homemade twinkie recipe for ages.
Saimone Koroiveidre
[email protected]These twinkies are perfect for a special occasion. They're so impressive, but they're actually not that difficult to make.
Stephanie Atekonz
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It makes the twinkies taste so much better.
Itly allen
[email protected]These zingers were delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Kenny Bello
[email protected]I made these twinkies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Marvin Segura
[email protected]These twinkies were a lot of work, but they were totally worth it. They tasted even better than the ones from the store.
Melissa Rutz
[email protected]I've been wanting to try making my own twinkies for a while now, and I'm so glad I finally did! This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The twinkies were light and fluffy, with a perfectly golden crust. The filling was rich and c
GL king Band
[email protected]These homemade twinkies and zingers were a huge hit with my family! They tasted just like the store-bought ones, but were so much better because they were made with fresh, wholesome ingredients.