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Copycat Hostess Twinkies Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this incredible copycat recipe for Hostess Twinkies! This recipe perfectly recreates the iconic golden sponge cake and creamy filling you crave. Easy to follow instructions and precise measurements ensure perfectly baked Twinkies every time. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these homemade treats!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 7814.1 kcal
Protein 161g
Rating 1.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Copycat Hostess Twinkies

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
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  • 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups (4 sticks) softened butter

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How to Make Copycat Hostess Twinkies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10x14 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in the 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. In a clean bowl, beat the 4 large egg whites with the 1 teaspoon cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool completely in the pan.
  11. Invert the cake onto a wire rack. Run a knife around the edges to loosen if needed.
  12. Remove the cake from the pan and cut into individual Twinkie shapes.
  13. To make the filling: In a separate bowl, beat together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  14. Gradually add the ¼ cup milk while beating on high speed for 5 minutes. Beat for an additional 5 minutes.
  15. Spread the filling evenly between two layers of cake.
  16. Cut the filled cakes into individual Twinkies, wrap and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

117 g

Sugar

2415g

Fat

771g

Carbs

283g

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