“Let’s face it, a rich, creamy chocolate cake has the power to delight so many people—and it certainly does for me.” — Unknown
Cake – The word itself is enough to make anyone’s stomach flutter with excitement! It’s not just love that gives you that feeling; cake can do it too.
One of the best homemade cake recipes out there is the Homemade Twinkie Cake. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also super simple to make with just a few ingredients. All you need to do is follow these easy steps, add a little love to the batter, and you’ll have a cake that’s sure to impress!
“You can have your cake and eat it too—follow your passions, have a family, and be happy.” — Ayesha Curry
How to Make Homemade Twinkie Cake
Get ready for a fun, messy baking adventure. Put on your apron, and let’s get started!
Important Tip:
Before you start, ensure you’re buying quality ingredients. Stick with well-known brands to avoid any issues while baking.
Simple Steps:
- Prepare the cake according to the package instructions and let it cool completely (you can place it in the freezer for a few minutes to speed up the cooling).
- In a saucepan, combine milk and flour. Cook over medium heat, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, and set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat together butter and sugar for about 5 minutes until creamy. Then, add the cooled milk mixture and continue to mix.
- Place your first layer of cooled cake on a plate, spread the cream mixture over it, and add another layer of cake on top.
- Finish by dusting powdered sugar on top, and it’s ready to serve!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 box of cake mix
- 1 can of frosting
For the Filling:
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup margarine
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ teaspoon salt
Homemade Twinkie Cake Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Baking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 15 slices
I’m sure you’re going to love this fluffy, mouthwatering Twinkie cake! Did your friends and family ask for the recipe? Let us know in the comments below!
Serving Suggestions
This cake pairs beautifully with a wide range of beverages, both hot and cold. Whether it’s juice, coffee, or even a glass of wine, this cake will complement it all!
For an added touch, top your Twinkie cake with fresh fruit slices. It will give it a gorgeous look and an extra burst of flavor!
How to Store Twinkie Cake
Plastic Wrap is your best friend when storing leftover cake! Wrap the slices tightly in foil and refrigerate. The cake will stay fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge.
How to Make the Twinkie Cake
- Bake the cake according to the package directions. Once the cake is completely cooled, turn it out onto a large plate or cutting board.
- Slice the cake in half horizontally with a large knife or cake leveler. Remove the top half of the cake and set it aside.
- If you want to get fancy, you can layer the cake multiple times for a more elaborate look.
- In a medium saucepan, cook 5 tablespoons of flour, 1 cup of milk, and ¼ teaspoon of salt until the mixture thickens to a gravy-like consistency. If it becomes too thick, it won’t beat up nicely in the next step.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of Crisco, ½ cup of margarine, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Cream the ingredients together.
- Once the “gravy” mixture has cooled, add it to the creamed ingredients and beat for about 10 minutes. It should become fluffy and the consistency of a Twinkie filling.
- Spread the creamy filling over the bottom layer of cake, leaving a small border around the edges. When you place the top layer back on, the filling will spread out.
- Carefully flip the top layer of cake back onto the filled bottom layer.
- Frost the cake as usual. If you’re making a layered cake, I recommend placing it in the freezer briefly to set the filling before frosting to avoid any mix-up.
- Serve immediately!
This Twinkie cake is sure to bring back memories of childhood! Did you enjoy making and eating it? We’d love to hear about your experience in the comments!
Enjoy Your Meal, Folks!
Nutritional Information (Per Slice):
- Calories: 481.9
- Total Fat: 19.2g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
- Sodium: 482mg
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 57g
- Protein: 3g
This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, so make sure to share it with your loved ones and enjoy the compliments that follow!
