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Pumpkin Spice Twinkies

Pumpkin Spice Twinkies: Fall's Sweetest Homemade Treat

Delight in homemade Pumpkin Spice Twinkies with spiced cake and rich pumpkin puree, a perfect autumn treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 twinkies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Twinkie Base
  • 1 box Spice Cake Mix Substitution: Can use any spiced cake mix; adjust spices as desired.
  • 15-16 oz Pumpkin Puree Prep Note: Ensure it's pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling for better results.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Marshmallow Cream Substitution: Can use whipped cream for a lighter filling.
  • ½ cup Shortening Substitution: Can replace with unsalted butter for added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential, do not omit.
  • ⅓ cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste for desired sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.

Equipment

  • twinkie pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your twinkie pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. Combine the spice cake mix with the pumpkin puree in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared twinkie pan, filling each cavity two-thirds full.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
  7. In a bowl, beat the marshmallow cream, shortening, salt, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Create three small holes in the bottom of each twinkie using a chopstick.
  9. Fill a piping bag with the filling and pipe it into each hole until filled.
  10. Serve your Pumpkin Spice Twinkies chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twinkieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 160mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Cooling is key to maintain structure of the twinkies while filling. Enhance flavor with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

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