Best 6 Twinkie Filling Recipes

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**Twinkie Filling: A Sweet and Creamy Delight**

Twinkies, those iconic golden sponge cakes with a creamy filling, have been a beloved American snack for over a century. The secret to their enduring popularity lies in their irresistible filling, a velvety smooth concoction that is at once light and rich, sweet and satisfying. Replicating this classic filling at home is easier than you might think, and with a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a variety of delectable fillings that will elevate your cakes, pies, and other desserts to new heights.

This article presents a collection of four distinct Twinkie filling recipes, each with its unique flavor profile and texture. From the classic vanilla filling to more adventurous options like chocolate, strawberry, and peanut butter, these recipes offer something for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you're sure to find a filling recipe that suits your skills and preferences. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOMEMADE TWINKIES



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This homemade Twinkies recipe for Hostess snack cakes filled with fluffy cream filling is just like the ones from your childhood. But better.

Provided by Erin Carlman Weber

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil
1/2 cup cake flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk, preferably whole
4 tablespoons (2 oz) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
Seven-Minute Filling, er, Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position.
  • To make your shiny, single-use Twinkie molds, start with a piece of aluminum foil, preferably heavy-duty, that's approximately 14 inches long. It should be just a little longer than it is wide. Fold the foil in half lengthwise, then fold it in half again to create a rectangle that's about 6 inches long and 7 inches wide. Repeat to make a dozen rectangles.
  • Place 1 sheet of folded foil on your work surface, with the long side facing you. Place a standard-size plastic or glass spice jar on its side in the center of the foil, the jar's long side also facing you. Bring the long sides of the foil up around the jar. The foil won't reach all the way around, and that's okay. Fold the foil in around both top and bottom ends of the spice jar, nice and tight. You'll end up with a sort of trough situation. (Cookbook author Todd Wilbur has a video of the process here; if you're impatient, fast forward to 1:10, where the action starts.) Repeat until you have 12 foil Twinkie molds. Spritz the molds with an obscenely generous amount of nonstick spray or use your fingertips to coat the molds with vegetable oil. Place the Twinkie molds on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan.
  • Whisk the flours, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the milk and butter until the butter melts. Remove from the heat add the vanilla. Cover to keep warm.
  • Separate the eggs, placing the whites in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or, if using a hand mixer or whisk, a large mixing bowl) and reserving the yolks in another bowl. Beat the whites on high speed until foamy. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of the sugar and the cream of tartar and continue to beat until the whites reach soft, moist peaks.
  • Dump the beaten egg whites into a large bowl and add the egg yolks to the standing mixer bowl-there's no need to clean the bowl (or, if using a hand mixer or whisk, simply place the egg yolks in a separate large bowl). Beat the egg yolks with the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is very thick and a pale lemon color, about 5 minutes. Add the beaten egg whites to the yolks, but do not mix.
  • Sprinkle the flour mixture over the egg whites and then mix everything on low speed for just 10 seconds (or, if using a hand mixer or whisk, until blended but not thoroughly combined). Remove the bowl from the mixer, make a well in one side of the batter, and pour the melted butter mixture into the bowl. Fold gently with a large rubber spatula until the batter shows no trace of flour and the whites and yolks are evenly mixed, about 8 strokes.
  • Immediately scrape the batter into the prepared molds, filling each with about 3/4 inch batter. Bake until the cake tops are light brown and feel firm and spring back when touched, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer the pan containing the molds to a wire rack and allow the cakes to cool in the molds.
  • Just before filling, remove each cake from the foil. Using the end of a chopstick, poke three holes in the bottom of each cake, just like in the bottom of real Twinkies. Wiggle the tip of the chopstick around quite a lot to make room for the filling. (Again, you can see this in action, beginning at minute 3.)
  • Scoop frosting into a pastry bag fit with a small tip about 1/4 inch across. Pipe the frosting into the holes you created in the bottom of the cakes. As you fill each cake, hold it in your palm and gently exert pressure on it so you can feel the cake expand, taking care not to overfill the cake, which would make it crack.
  • Unlike real Twinkies, these won't last indefinitely. They're best served still slightly warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories

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

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!

HOSTESS TWINKIE FILLING (COPYCAT)



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This is filling for the Twinkie Sponge Cake that is posted here. It comes from a recipe compilation by Gloria Pitzer. It's one of many that I will submit. I hope everyone enjoys them..

Provided by Max Thames

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 24 Cakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup Crisco
1 cup granulated sugar
1 (5 1/3 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat the mixture without stopping for 30 minutes. Sufficient to fill 24 cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.4, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 34, Carbohydrate 9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 0.5

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

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

HOMEMADE TWINKIES



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Dispirited by the possible demise in 2012 of Hostess, the company that makes Twinkies, Ho Hos, and Hostess cupcakes, Jennifer Steinhauer began to wonder if she could make Hostess snack cakes, as well as other much-loved junk food from the past, in her own kitchen. She started with this classic, the Twinkie, by buying a canoe pan, which conveniently came with a cream injector. This recipe is a traditional sponge cake-style recipe, with whipped egg whites and sugar forming the base, then filled by cream injector with seven-minute frosting. Neighbors were delighted when she shared the results, but it was short lived. By the next day, the cake had absorbed the cream -- so make sure to eat them fast.

Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 homemade Twinkies.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil
60 grams (1/2 cup) cake flour
30 grams (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs at room temperature, separated
12 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
165 grams (1 1/2 cups) confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup Marshmallow Fluff
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the cakes: Heat the oven to 350 degrees and adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position.
  • To make single-use Twinkie molds, cut 12 pieces of aluminum foil 12 inches wide by 14 inches long. Fold each piece of foil in half lengthwise, then fold it in half again to create a rectangle that's about 6 inches long and 7 inches wide. Repeat to make a dozen rectangles.
  • Place one sheet of folded foil on a work surface with a standard-size spice jar on its side in the center of the foil. Bring the long sides of the foil up around the jar, folding the sides and ends as necessary to make a tight trough-shape from which the jar can be removed. Repeat to make 12 foil molds. Spray generously with nonstick spray or coat with vegetable oil. Place the molds on a baking sheet.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the milk and butter until the butter melts. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Cover to keep warm.
  • Using a standing mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed until foamy. Gradually add 6 tablespoons of the sugar and the cream of tartar and continue to beat until the whites reach soft peaks.
  • Transfer the beaten egg whites to a large bowl and add the egg yolks to the standing mixer bowl (there's no need to clean the bowl). Beat the egg yolks with the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is very thick and a pale lemon color, about 5 minutes. Add the beaten egg whites to the yolks, but do not mix.
  • Sprinkle the flour mixture over the egg whites and then mix everything on low speed for just 10 seconds. Remove the bowl from the mixer, make a well in one side of the batter, and pour the melted butter mixture into the bowl. Fold gently with a large rubber spatula until the batter shows no trace of flour and the whites and yolks are evenly mixed, about 8 strokes.
  • Immediately scrape the batter into the prepared molds, filling each with about .75 inch of batter. Bake until the cake tops are light brown and feel firm and spring back when touched, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer the pan containing the molds to a wire rack and allow the cakes to cool in the molds.
  • For the filling: Using a mixer, beat together the butter, confectioners' sugar and Marshmallow Fluff. Add the cream and beat just until smooth.
  • Just before filling the cakes, remove them from the foil. Using the end of a chopstick, poke three holes in the bottom of each cake. Wiggle the tip of the chopstick to make room for the filling. Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round tip. Pipe frosting into the holes in each cake, taking care not to overfill, until it gently expands. Unlike real Twinkies, these won't last indefinitely. They're best served still slightly warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 273, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 115 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TWINKIE FILLING



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Make and share this Twinkie Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bakin Sensations

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon almond flavoring

Steps:

  • cream butter, and shortening for 5 minute.
  • beat in sugar.
  • Add milk and vanilla (or almond).
  • Add the evaporated milk until fluffy about 5 minutes.
  • At first it looks messy when you are combining the milks to the butter/shortening/sugar mixture but don't stop, it will get fluffy when all the liquids are incorporated to the mixture.

Tips:

  • Use a mixer to whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will help the filling to be light and fluffy.
  • Add the sugar gradually to the egg whites, beating constantly. This will help to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Be sure to beat the filling until it is thick and glossy. This will help it to hold its shape.
  • If you don't have a mixer, you can beat the egg whites by hand. However, it will take longer to achieve stiff peaks.
  • You can use any flavor of extract you like in this recipe. Vanilla is a classic choice, but you could also try almond, lemon, or orange.
  • If you want a richer filling, you can add a tablespoon of butter or cream cheese to the mixture.
  • This filling can be used to fill cakes, cupcakes, or pies. It can also be eaten on its own as a dessert.

Conclusion:

Twinkie filling is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be used in a variety of recipes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious filling that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this Twinkie filling recipe a try!

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