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Are you missing the Hostess Twinkies? Worry no more as you can get the same taste in this Copycat Twinkies recipe. Enjoy the homemade yummy sponge cake with delicious filling of the Twinkies.

What are Copycat Twinkies?

A Twinkie is a well-know American snack cake formerly made and distributed by Hostess company. It was well-known all over the place because of its texture and taste. At this moment, I just so miss the taste of these Twinkies, which makes me realize, why not make one at home? So, here they are!

These copycat Twinkies are soft and delicous sponge cake with a vanilla filling. A perfect dessert or snack while chatting around. Also, this is perfect with your cup of hot coffee or chocolate. Not only that it is perfect for you, but also for kids. Try to make some and discover how it can turn to be your favorite!

How Long Will It Take to Make the Copycat Twinkies?

The Twinkies in this recipe will only require you a total of 1 hour and a half. To be specific, preparation time of 5 minutes and baking time of 25 minutes. After the time, you will be having 24 yummy and sweet Twinkies.

What Equipment Should You Need?

These Twinkies will be completed with the help of the following tools in the kitchen. You need:

Twinkie Pan. This is where you will pipe in the batter and bake in batches. You can hae this Twinkie Pan here.
Piping Bag and Piping Tip 230. You will use this for pipping in the filling.
Mixing bowl. This will serve as the containers of the mixtures, both for batter and filling.
Measuring cups and spoons. To ensure that ingredients are measured well.
Parchment lined baking sheet. This will ensure that the Twinkies will not stick in the pan.

What are the Ingredients Should You Prepare?

Generally, this recipe will require you to prepare two sets of ingredients. First is for the cake and the other set is for the filling of the Twinkies.

For the cake:

Angel food cake mix. You need 1 box.
Water. Prepare 1 and ⅓ cups.
Vanilla Extract. Just set a teaspoon.

For the filling:

Marshmallow fluff. Set 7 ounces.
Shortening. You will need ¼ cup.
Powdered sugar. Prepare ⅓ cup.
Vanilla extract. Set a teaspoon of this.
Water. You need 2 teaspoons.

How to Make the Copycat Twinkies?

Well, these baked goodies are fun and easy to make. If you not new to baking, I am sure that this is just a piece of cake for you.

To start, preheat the oven to 325. While doing so, mix cake mix and water on medium high until well combined and fluffy. Then, pour into a greased twinkie baking dish, making sure not to go over half full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and remove from oven and immediately turn out onto a parchment lined baking sheet. You can repeat the process for the next 2 batches.

While the twinkies are cooling, make the frosting. Just mix marshmallow fluff, shortening and vanilla until smooth. Then, gradually add in the powdered sugar and lastly add in the 2 tablespoons of water. Add filling to a piping bag fitted with tip 230 and flip all of the twinkies over. Just make three holes in the bottom, squeeze in a little filling.

Ultimately, if you hold the twinkies in your hand, you can actually feel the cake filling up. If you over fill them, it will leak out. Use an offset spatula or a butter knife to wipe off any excess.

Chef’s Notes:

If you can't find Angel food cake mix, use Poundcake cake mix and the whites of 3 large eggs. Just beat the egg whites to a soft peak and fold into Poundcake batter which includes pound cake mix, 1 tsp vanilla, and 2/3 cup water.

Also, the Twinkie pans only allot for you to bake 8 at a time so that makes the process a little long. If the cake batter starts to turn runny, beat it on medium high until fluffy again. Lastly, do not fill the pans over halfway, they rise a lot.