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Twinkie Cake
4.8 from 8 votes

Twinkie Cake

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

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cake:
  • 1 box yellow cake mix for 2 9-inch pans [(or this homemade yellow cake recipe)]
For the filling:
  • 5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

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  1. For the cake, prepare yellow cake according to package directions (for 2 9-inch layer cake pans). Cool completely.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
  4. 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!
  5. 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.
  6. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Bake the yellow cake in two 9-inch layer pans. Remember to line the bottom of your pans with a layer of parchment paper and baking spray. Or use my homemade cake release instead!
  • I use Wilton Bake Even strips for the cake layers. These little strips ensure the layers stay even on both sides while baking, creating a perfect appearance and great taste.
  • Let the milk and flour mixture cool completely before adding it to the butter and cream. Keep beating until it becomes the texture of fluffy whipped cream.
  • Use a sifter or confectioner’s sugar duster to add the powdered sugar to the top of the cake for a smooth appearance and consistency.

Nutrition Information

Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 247mg (10%) Sugar 28g (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293

% Daily Value*

Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 247mg 10%
Sugar 28g 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.