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Twinkie Layered Cake

Anyone who loves Twinkies is going to love this easy to make Twinkie Cake recipe. With a vanilla cake, homemade vanilla frosting and then a pourable frosting to decorate the sides. The cake is topped with Twinkies with layers of Twinkies inside.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: twinkie cake
Servings: 12
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Vanilla Cake

Vanilla Frosting

  • 3 C unsalted butter softened
  • 6 C powdered sugar
  • 5 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 small container of Vanilla premade frosting
  • 1 medium piping bag with star tip
  • 1 squeeze bottle
  • 1 box of twinkies

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 and spray cake pans with pam baking spray
  • Using a hand mixer and large bowl, beat all cake ingredients until
  • combined and smooth
  • Divide the cake batter into the 3 cake pans
  • Place into the oven and back for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick
  • comes out clean
  • Allow to cool completely

Frosting directions

  • Using a standing mixer, beat all ingredients until combined and smooth
  • but stiff with peaks
  • Scoop 1 C into the piping bag with star tip
  • Cut about 3 twinkies in chunks and set aside
  • Cut about 3-4 twinkies in half for topping decorations

Building the Cake directions :

  • Place one cake layer onto the cake board and cut the dome off the cake
  • to make an even layer
  • Repeat step with other two layers
  • Scoop 1 C of white frosting onto the bottom layer and spread evenly
  • Evenly spread some chopped twinkies onto the layer of frosting and
  • lightly press into the frosting
  • Place the second cake layer on top and spread evenly 1 more cup of
  • frosting and evenly spread remaining chopped twinkies onto the
  • frosting layer
  • Place the last layer of cake on top
  • Use the remaining white frosting and frost entire cake
  • Remove the film from the vanilla frosting container and place into the
  • microwave for about 30 - 45 seconds or until almost a thick liquid.
  • Pour some of the frosting into the squeeze bottle
  • Using the squeeze bottle, pipe drips along the side of the cake
  • Using the piping bag, pipe dollops of frosting onto the top of the cake
  • Place the cut twinkies in between each dollop of frosting