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twinkie cake

Twinkie Cake: 5 Ways to Enjoy This Delicious Retro Treat

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious cake inspired by the classic Twinkie snack.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, water, and oil until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely.
  7. In another bowl, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake.
  9. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • Can be topped with chocolate or caramel sauce.
  • For a more intense flavor, add lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: twinkie cake, dessert, yellow cake, cream cheese frosting