This Easy Twinkie Bundt Cake is SUPER simple and even better than the real thing!
Full disclosure here. I’ve never even eaten a Twinkie.
Growing up, my mother never bought them. My best friend from grammar school, Monica, had one every day in her lunch box. A PB&J sandwich, a milk and a Twinkie for dessert.
Funny, but I never had the desire to try one. Until now.
It all started when I saw this recipe for a Giant Twinkie Cake in the cookbook, Delish, I could no longer put it off. I mean, I’m not getting any younger. It looked too delish! (see what I did there?)
The recipe? Ridiculously easy. AND it’s a bundt, and if you know me, you know I’m always up for a bundt. No need to get super fussy and decorate. The pan does all the work.
A box of vanilla cake mix, vanilla instant pudding mix, a few eggs, melted butter and some water, and like lickety-split, there’s your cake.
And the filling is just as easy. Butter, marshmallow creme, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and some heavy cream. Beat it up and carve little holes in the bottom of this beauty, fill er up and your moments away from deliciousness.
Just for comparison’s sake, I bought a box of Twinkies. This one’s better than the real thing!
Don’t take my word for it. You be the judge! Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Easy Twinkie Bundt Cake Recipe:
As with all bundt cakes, spray bundt pan generously with nonstick spray with flour before filling.
I added 4 tablespoons of heavy cream to my filling to get to the right consistency. Start with two tablespoons and decided if you need more.
Let the bundt cool in the pan for ten minutes before attempting to remove.
When carving out the holes for the filling, make sure you don’t cut through to the top of the bundt cake.
This Easy Twinkie Bundt Cake is SUPER simple and even better than the real thing!
- 1 15-oz. box vanilla cake mix
- 1 3.4-oz. package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (one stick) melted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup (one stick) butter, softened
- 1 7.5-oz. jar marshmallow creme
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2-4 Tbsp. heavy cream
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously spray bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray with flour.
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In a large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, melted butter and water with a hand mixer until smooth and well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan smoothing the top and bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to totally cool. Once cool carefully place the cake back into the bundt pan.
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In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy using a hand mixer. Add the marshmallow creme, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add two tablespoons heavy cream and continue to beat. If filling is still stiff, add the two remaining tablespoons. (I added all 4 tablespoons) Transfer filling to a piping bag.
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Using a teaspoon, scoop out about 8-10 large holes at the bottom of the cake (as pictured above) making sure you don't cut through to the top of the cake. Pipe the filling into the holes. Carefully invert the cake onto a cake plate. Dust with powdered sugar.
Adapted from delish Eat Like Every Day’s the Weekend
How fun! Love twinkies and even better in cake form :) Will be adding this one to my baking list, for sure!
You’re going to LOVE it Jennifer! It was a total hit with our friends. I had a tough time sharing though! Lol!
Looks really good! I bet the kids would love this as a snack after school.
So tasty!!
I can’t belive you have never had a traditional twinkie before!! I mean, you never asked your friend for a bite of hers.. or just stole it from her lunch box?! You are a nicer person than I am! Lol! Looks like you are making up for lost twinkie time, because this cake is SO fun!!! I love a good bundt cake, especially when it’s easy! And, even better if it has a delicious filling! Can’t wait to try this! Pinned!
I know, right! I’m making up for it with this cake Chey! Thanks so much for pinning!
I love a good bundt and that filling!!! I have never thought of myself as a big Twinkie lover, but now I need to get my hands on this cake. It looks wonderful!
It’s soooo good Katherine! Bet the kids would love it too!
If this doesn’t say ‘fun’, I don’t know what does! I would so love a huge chunk of this right about now, Mary Ann! Looks great! Pinned :)
I know, right?! And so delicious Dawn!
Oh what a fun dessert! I’ve never been a fan of twinkies – they were always too artificial tasting, but this cake – oh yeah! I could definitely sink my teeth into this!
It’s so good Kathy! And so easy. Bet you’d love it!
This is so funn! Now I have had a Twinkie (or two ;) ) in my day, but this is whole new level stuff!! Looks amazing!
Thanks so much Annie!
Love this sophisticated twist on a Twinkie. Such a fun dessert for kids of all ages!! ;)
Our friends loved this one Marissa! And I love it because it’s so incredibly easy!