Twinkie-Style Cream-Filled Golden Sponge Cakes

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Twinkie-Style Cream-Filled Golden Sponge Cakes

Small golden sponge cakes are baked in foil molds and filled with a vanilla marshmallow-style cream. This is our home version of the classic American snack cake. Makes 10 cakes in about 1 hr 55 min.

Prep 35 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 1 hr

Total 1 hr 55 min

Servings 10

Ingredients

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1 ¼ cups (150 g)all-purpose flour
1 ¼ tsp (5 g)baking powder
¼ tsp (2 g)fine salt
¾ cup (150 g)granulated sugar
3 (150 g)eggs, room temperature
¼ cup (60 g)unsalted butter, melted, for the cakes
⅓ cup (80 ml)whole milk
2 tsp (10 ml)vanilla extract, for the cakes
½ cup (115 g)unsalted butter, softened, for the cream filling
1 ¼ cups (150 g)powdered sugar
5 ½ oz (150 g)marshmallow creme
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract, for the cream filling

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Make 10 boat shapes from heavy foil (wrap around a spice jar or use a Twinkie pan) and set on a baking sheet. Spray the insides.
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
Beat the eggs and sugar 4 to 5 minutes until pale and thick. Mix in the melted butter, milk and vanilla.
Fold in the flour mixture until smooth. Fill each mold about 2/3 full.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until golden and springy. Cool completely.
Beat the butter, powdered sugar, marshmallow creme and vanilla until light and fluffy. Fill a piping bag with a long tip.
Poke three small holes in the underside of each cake and squeeze in the cream until it feels heavier.

Tips

A cannoli tube or the handle of a wooden spoon can make a neat channel for the filling.
Do not overbake; the cakes should stay soft.
Fill when the cakes are fully cool, or the cream melts.
Good with cold milk.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make twinkie-style cream-filled golden sponge cakes?

Plan on 35 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes 10 cakes (10 servings).

How should I store twinkie-style cream-filled golden sponge cakes?

Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Can I make twinkie-style cream-filled golden sponge cakes ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 2 tsp vanilla extract, for the cakes (10 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with cold milk.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

375 Calories / serving

16.0g Fat

54.1g Carbs

3.8g Protein

38.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~3750 cal · 160g fat · 541g carbs · 38g protein · 388g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.