There are few snack cakes as iconic as the Twinkie, which is nothing more than a frosting-filled cake. Cupcake Twinkies? The best of both worlds. Stick with the classic seven-minute frosting or mix it up with your favorite frosting flavor.

Makes: 12 individual cakes
Time: About 1 hour

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) butter, softened, plus more for greas…