Chocolate Twinkie Cake

Certainly! Here’s a recipe for a delicious Chocolate Twinkie Cake that captures the flavors of the classic Twinkie snack cakes:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. • Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until well combined.
   • Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
4. Bake the Cakes:
   • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
   • Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
5. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This will be the filling for the cake.
6. Assemble the Cake:
   • Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
   • Spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the cake layer.
   • Place the second cake layer on top of the filling.
7. Make the Chocolate Ganache:
   • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Do not let it boil.
   • Remove the saucepan from heat and add the finely chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute to melt, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
8. Pour the Ganache:
   • Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
9. Chill the Cake:
   • Place the cake in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to allow the ganache to set.
10. Serve:
    • Once the ganache is set, slice and serve your homemade Chocolate Twinkie Cake!

This cake captures the nostalgic flavors of Twinkies with a rich chocolate twist. The combination of moist chocolate cake, creamy filling, and decadent chocolate ganache makes for a delightful treat reminiscent of the classic snack cake.