Make a Wedding Cake out of Twinkies

If you’ve been a die-hard Twinkie fan since birth and would love to incorporate this spongy goodness into your wedding, consider building your cake using Twinkies. Not only can you pay homage to your love of Twinkies, you’ll most likely save plenty of money with this easy-to-create, money saving cake. (Note: This is an unhealthy food choice;)

Ingredients

  • 30 unwrapped Twinkies (plus a few extra in case they crumble)
  • 2 to 3 pounds (900g - 1.3kg) of prepared white fondant
  • 2 to 3 pounds (900g - 1.3kg) of prepared decorator frosting (consider using butter cream or royal prepared frosting)
  • 2 different colors of commercial grade food coloring

Steps

  1. Prepare the fondant and frosting. Before assembling the cake, tint the fondant and frosting to the desired colors.
    • Consider using all white for a wedding cake. For a “true” wedding cake appeal, omit any colors and use all-white frosting and fondant.
    • Divide the fondant in half and tint each half a different color. The idea is to alternate colored Twinkies on the cake. For example, if you choose light pink and dark pink, you’ll want to wrap one Twinkie in dark pink fondant, followed by a Twinkie in light pink fondant.
    • Divide the frosting in half and put 1/2 aside. Split the other half in 2 and tint each half a different color (using the same color pallet as used in the fondant color).
  2. Wrap each Twinkie in fondant. Create an interesting cake by wrapping each Twinkie in a different fondant color. Alternate colors on the cake to create a pattern so that, for example, you might have a light pink covered Twinkie next to a dark pink covered Twinkie.
    • Roll fondant to 1/8 inch thickness to accommodate each Twinkie. You don’t want to overpower the Twinkie with fondant––a light covering will do the trick.
    • Cut the fondant to accommodate each Twinkie. The fondant should be cut 4 ½ to 5 inches (11cm to 12.5cm) long by 2 to 2/12 inches (5cm to 6.5cm) wide. The average Twinkie is approximately 4 inches (10cm) long and 1 ½ inches wide. Cut the fondant larger than the Twinkie’s size so that it wraps around the entire Twinkie.
    • Frost the Twinkie with the corresponding fondant color.
    • Lightly wrap each Twinkie. Smooth any bubbles or bumps along the way.
    • To maintain symmetry, place the fondant seam underneath each Twinkie. The Twinkies will stand up against the Styrofoam rounds so that the bottom of the Twinkie will not be on display.
  3. Create the top layer of the cake. Construct the top layer using the Styrofoam and cardboard round, then build with Twinkies.
    • Place the 4 inch (10cm) Styrofoam round in the center of the 7 inch (17.5cm) cardboard round. Use a piece of fondant or frosting on the bottom of the Styrofoam to hold it in place. The Styrofoam round will act as the “middle” section of your wedding cake and provide a “wall” for Twinkies to stand against.
    • Frost the Styrofoam round with white frosting. The frosting will act as the glue to hold each Twinkie in place. Be extra careful when frosting the top to create a smooth surface, as this portion will hold your cake topper or any other decorative touches.
    • Arrange approximately 10 fondant wrapped Twinkies, standing upright, around the 4 inch (10cm) Styrofoam. You can either alternate fondant colored Twinkies or go with one color––your choice.
  4. Design the bottom layer of the cake. Perform the same steps required for assembling the top portion by gathering Twinkies, Styrofoam and cardboard round.
    • Stack the 8 inch (20cm) Styrofoam round in the center of the 11 inch (28cm) cardboard. Use frosting “glue” to adhere the round to the cardboard cake bottom.
    • Cover Styrofoam round with frosting. Consider frosting the bottom round with a different color frosting than what is on the top layer or stick with white again.
    • Arrange approximately 20 fondant wrapped Twinkies, standing upright, around the 8 inch (20cm) Styrofoam round.
  5. Assemble the cake. Gingerly place the top layer on top of the bottom layer to create a delicate wedding cake, inspired by Twinkies.
    • Stack the top layer on top of the bottom layer. The top layer should fit so the tops of your bottom layer Twinkies are visible (so the top layer is not sitting completely on top of the Twinkies).
    • Now is the time to get creative with your cake. Add decorative touches such as round dots, small flowers or leaves using a small cookie cutter or decorator piping tip. Fondant flowers and other flourishes add personality and charm to your cake.
  6. Garnish your wedding cake with special touches. Select a unique cake topper in order to make the cake extra special.
    • Top with a cherished family heirloom. A wonderful way to top any wedding cake is to use a family heirloom such as the cake topper from the bride or groom’s parents or grandparents.
    • Purchase an amusing cake topper. If you're creating your wedding cake from Twinkies, you probably have a pretty good sense of humor. Some novelty and wedding stores carry fun bride and groom cake toppers to add a bit of whimsy to your Twinkie cake.
    • Top with fresh flowers. Match the cake topping to your wedding flowers and request that the florist create a cake topper of fresh flowers. You could also inquire about cake decorating services as well as some florists provide specialty cake decorating services with flowers.

Tips

  • Even though Twinkies have an outstanding shelf life, choose only the freshest Twinkies on sale for your cake.
  • Don't make this cake if you think it will embarrass you in the future.
  • If you would like, instead of the styrofoam, just buy or bake two cakes that are the same sizes as the styrofoam as instructed.
  • Save time by asking your local baker or pastry chef to prepare frosting and fondant for you.

Warnings

  • This is extremely unhealthy for you. Enjoy a cake made of Twinkies only on rare occasions, if you care about your long term health.

Things You'll Need

  • One 4-inch (10cm) diameter round created from 4-inch thick Styrofoam; should be approximately 4 inches (10cm) in height
  • One 8-inch (20cm) diameter round created from 4-inch (10cm) thick Styrofoam; should be approximately 4 inches (10cm) in height
  • 2 cardboard cake rounds: one 7 inch (17.5cm), one 11 inch (28cm), both covered with white decorative food safe aluminum foil

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