3 Super Cute Copycat Snack Cakes for Back to School

The notebooks, pencils and backpacks are all purchased, the adorable outfits picked out for the first day back to school. So, isn’t it about time for a fun project that will put a smile on the kiddo’s faces? Here are some homemade Hostess-inspired snack cakes that are as much fun to make as they are to eat. Do they taste even better than the originals? You better believe it!

Photo by Meredith Publishing

1) Homemade Twinkies

A cake that’s cut into Twinkie-size shapes once it’s filled with creamy sweetness, some of the cooks who reviewed this recipe suggested using canoe-shaped cupcake pans to more closely recreate the legendary log-like shape. Pro tip: Store extras in the freezer and serve them cold.

Photo by LYNNINMA

2) Giant Ding Dong Cake

A supersize version of the foil-wrapped goodies that always seem to disappear too quickly, leaving you wanting more. This delivers in a big way, with the big reveal coming as the first slice is cut. Yes, the cream filling contains a helping of shortening, but even that ingredient can be upgraded to a healthier organic version.

Photo by Tammy

3) Cream-Filled Cupcakes

A massive hit among the more than 350 reviewers who’ve given this treat 4.5 stars, it’s all about the Zen-like harmony of moist cake, velvety frosting and the rich center. To hit that filling sweet spot, one cook gets a gold star for suggesting using an apple corer to make the hole for the creamy center. High fives for turning this gadget into a multi-tasker, all in the pursuit of copycat success.

Photo by House of Aqua

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