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Twinkie Cake

Twinkie Cake

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nostalgic and creamy Twinkie Cake made with soft vanilla sponge and a fluffy marshmallow filling — a crowd-pleasing treat that brings back sweet memories.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (13.25 ounces)
  • 1 box vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for filling), at room temperature
  • 1 jar marshmallow fluff (7 ounces)
  • 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, melted butter, milk, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Add marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Mix until the filling is light and smooth.
  6. Once the cake has cooled, carefully slice it horizontally or poke holes and spread the cream filling across the bottom layer. Replace the top layer.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.

Notes

  • Make sure the cake is fully cooled before adding the filling to prevent melting.
  • Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner, more defined layers.
  • You can make the cake a day in advance — it tastes even better after sitting overnight.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg