Twinkies by Hostess Sponge Cake

Twinkies were originally filled with banana cream, but due to a banana shortage during World War II, the filling was changed to vanilla cream.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Twinkies by Hostess Sponge Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Marshmallow creme
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable shortening
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Once the cake is cool, cut it into rectangular pieces, approximately 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
8. Using a piping bag, fill each piece of cake with marshmallow creme.
9. In a separate bowl, beat together the vegetable shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
10. Dip each filled cake into the frosting, making sure to coat all sides. Place the coated cakes on a wire rack to set.
11. Allow the frosting to set for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 18g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.