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Gluten Free Twinkie Cake Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 c shortening .
  • 6 egg whites, room temperature .
  • 1/3 c powdered sugar .
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract .
  • 2 tsps very hot water .
  • 1 c buttermilk .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 1 tsp baking soda .
  • 2 c marshmallow creme (1 7-oz jar) .
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar .
  • 1/2 c shortening .
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla .
  • 2 tsps vanilla .
  • 3 c gluten-free cake flour .
  • 2 c sugar, divided .
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions
  • Step #1 Not the one? See other Twinkie Cake Recipes.
  • Step #2 < 60 mins Cakes.
  • Step #3 Low Cholesterol Cakes.
  • Step #4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step #5 Grease the edges of two 9-inch OR three 8-inch round cake pans & line the bottoms with wax paper.
  • Step #6 Combine flour, baking soda & salt in medium bowl.
  • Step #7 Beat shortening & 1 1/3 c granulated sugar In a large-ish bowl until light & fluffy.
  • Step #8 Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, heating well after each addition.
  • Step #9 Blend in vanilla & almond extract.
  • Step #10 Beat egg whites in separate bowl at medium speed with electric mixer until foamy.
  • Step #11 Add cream of tartar & beat at high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Step #12 Gradually add in the remaining 2/3 c granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, & fold into batter.
  • Step #13 Pour batter evenly into prepared pan & smooth with cake spatula.
  • Step #14 Bake 30 to 35 mins or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Step #15 Cool layers in pans on wire racks for 10 mins.
  • Step #16 Loosen edges & remove to racks to cool completely.
  • Step #17 Fill layers with Twinkie Creme Filling.
  • Step #18 For Twinkie Creme Filling: Combine the salt with the hot water in a small bowl & stir until salt is dissolved.
  • Step #19 Let this mixture cool.
  • Step #20 Combine the marshmallow creme, shortening, powdered sugar, & vanilla in a medium bowl & mix well with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy.
  • Step #21 Add the salt solution to the filling mixture & mix.
  • Step #22 Makes 1-1/2 c of creme filling.
  • Enjoy the Gluten Free Twinkie Cake recipe

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