A Teen's Dream: Twinkie Cake
So, it was son's birthday this past week. Gone are the days of Pirate parties. Sniff, sniff. Although themes are sort of out the window at this point, keeping some of the fun going is definitely in order. Creating a cake from his beloved Twinkies seemed like a seriously good idea and it was indeed. Plus it didn't hurt that my hubby also loves these golden cakes too.
I've always made outrageous cakes using things like Swiss Rolls or Devil Dogs, it's kind of been my "thing" over the years. But, I had never tried Twinkies, which is strange because they are PERFECT for this kind of cake. My goal is to serve up something fun but that's actually something anybody can put together. Then there is also the candy route where you can add Kit Kats and there there is also the cookie think like Pirouettes. It all starts with a simple boxed cake mix and some store bought frosting. I'll be the first one to admit that I'm not much of a baker... at all. Nobody would even ponder that thought when I bring a flashy dessert over to their house. It's mega awesome.
This was also my first time doing the double layers, I usually just do one box mix which makes two layers. Then, the Twinkies or whatever you choose to layer it can be trimmed to fit that one "layer". I decided to go all out this time and add a second cake to the top which, I must admit, took this baby over the top.
Twinkie Cake
Ingredients
- 2 Boxes Yellow Cake Prepared According to Directions
- 2 Cans of Vanilla Whipped Frosting
- (4) Boxes of 8 Count Twinkies
- 9" baking pans, 6" baking pan
Instructions
- Make two 9" cake rounds using one boxed cake mix. Follow directions. You'll also need one additional 6" cake round from the second box. Make the 6" cake as tall as you can in your cake pan, this one will need the extra height. You will have extra cake mix that you won't need for this cake. After baking and cooling the cakes, find a base for your cake and frost one of the 9" rounds on top and on the sides. Layer the second 9" cake on top of that and repeat with frosting. Now it's time to measure up your Twinkies. They will need to be trimmed slightly so that they match up with these two layers. In my case it ended up being a little more than a ½ inch. Cutting off an end also allows for easy placement, otherwise the cake wouldn't stand on it's own. Once you have measured, make sure to trim each one exactly the same. Then, gently press the bottom side of the Twinkie that is flat against the frosting so that it adheres. Line them up completely around the cake. Once that's set, repeat the process for the 6"layer. Start by placing it on top center of the double layered cake. Frost on sides and top and measure out Twinkies to match up with this layer and repeat the process of pressing them around the sides of the cake. To finish off the cake, I used a star tip to make a simple but pretty accent to the top. You could spread frosting on however works for you. Enjoy!
This cake is so easy to make and it's a guaranteed crowd pleasure! Hope you give it a try and let me know what you think!
Have you ever decorated a cake? What did you come up with?
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Yet another reason I am grateful that Twinkies have come back on the market! Pinned it.
Me too! Yummy! Thanks so much for pinning and stopping by 😉
Oh my goodness, I love this idea. And it looks so pretty too! It's a teen's dream, but also a mom's dream as well! Thank you for linking at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you again next week.
Love this idea--it is so cute! I tend to make everything from scratch, but it is really nice to see something beautifully done like this! Found you at the Weekend Social link up by the way. Nice to meet you. 🙂
Thanks so much Jenni! This was so much fun to make! Thanks so much for visiting, it's great to meet you too!
What a fun idea and it looks so simple. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, Twinkies - takes me back to my childhood. What a delightful cake I'm sure it would be a hit here as well. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Yum, Yum, and Yum!! I can't wait to buy a box of twinkies now!
Renea - http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com
Thanks, Renea! You can't really go wrong with Twinkies. =D
Now THAT is freaking awesome! I love this... I need to show this to my kids and hubby. They'll want it tomorrow haha.
I have never liked Twinkies honestly. I'm sure my pre-teen would probably love this cake though
Easy but fun- the best!! I'll have to remember this for my son's birthday at the end of the month!
Forget teens...I know many adults that would dig into this cake! I have never thought to use snack cakes to make a big cake. Great idea!
Why does this have to be a teen dream? It would be mine too, and I'd also go for one made out of Devil Dogs!!!
Oh my goodness! My sweet tooth! I hadn't seen anything like this before!
That's a fantabulous way to use some Twinkies. Pretty sure everyone around at the time it was served would think so too. 🙂
I just fell in love with you!!! OMG I need to make this, my kids are going to be so excited! We love Twinkies.
Now that looks amazing! So simple but yet I bet it is really delicious. I will have to try it.
Oh yum!!! That would easily be a crowd pleaser around here. Great for summer too!
That looks delicious. I love anything with Twinkies!
This is not only a teen's dream...this is an adult's dream as well. Particularly...mine. 🙂
This is so creative. I am so impressed. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
A kids dream? I think that's MY dream! LOL This is such a fun indulgence.
This looks super cute, I don't know as though I would like it, but my chocolate addicted tween and teen would probably like me to make this with something more chocolate like - maybe a devil dog.
Oh, that's just genius. I know a ton of kids that would love a cake like that.
That looks really good. I am not much of a cake decorator. I wish I was talented enough to make nice, fancy cakes but alas I am not.
Love it! You make the prettiest cakes. Mine will taste good, but look like a pile of ingredients. 🙂
Oh my hips! I would gain a million pounds if I ate a piece of that. Soooo yummy looking! Did you have lots of leftovers or no? I bet no!
I need to show this to my Daughter so she can make it for her boyfriend. He loves Twinkies any way, shape or form.
LOL. I have never seen a Twinkie cake but I would eat one if given the opportunity. What I would really enjoy though is a Swiss Roll cake. Swiss Rolls are AWESOME!!!!!
A teen's dream? Are you kidding me, I would devour that thing!!
This is a pretty fun idea! My husband would love this cake, he always wants Twinkies in his work lunch.
I wish I had seen this a week ago. My husband would LOVE this (and his birthday was last Monday.)
Oh my goodness! So easy yet so cute. What a fun idea!
This looks really good! I just saw chocdile twinkies that would be perfect for mixing in as well!
When I was doing professional cake decorating, ice cream cakes were all the rage. You have to make them in the freezer if you are doing a fancy design with them which was such a treat in the summer.
Ohhhhh I can't even look at this. I used to love Twinkies as a kid. But now they just give me a stomach ache. I haven't had one in ages.
This looks delicious! So easy to make - I know my bunch will love it - they love Twinkies. I'm not much of a cake decorator - I love to make cakes but my decorating is not the best