Well, I made the Twonkies! What WORK. The icing injector *did* break
right away. However, Shmoo's cream filling recipe is too thick! The
injector broke at the blue part where it is attached to the metal pole
(the blue part is what pushes the cream.) So anyway, the Twonkie's
booklet has a similar recipe, but it also calls for a cup of light
corn syrup. It says the cream is supposed to have the consistency of
"mayonnaise." Shmoo's recipe is like frosting, not cream filling.
Plus, it's TOO SWEET. I would cut out half the sugar*; that's where
I'd start with adjustments. Also, the barley malt powder isn't
essential. It's just more sugar, but with a different flavor. I'm
going to contact the Twonkies manufacturer and ask what's the deal
with the injector breaking.

* I contacted Wild Oats to ask if the powdered sugar they distribute
is vegan and they never responded. That's probably a "no."

On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 10:30:46 -0500, Elderberry Blossom
> wrote:

>I'm trying to get a "Canoe Cake" pan. Not all the Bed Bath and Beyond
>stores carry them. I'm told that is more of a Holiday item. I suspect
>they'll be everywhere this year.
>
>I had some Barley Malt syrup once. I used it where ever a recipe called
>for 1 or 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, imparted a richer flavor. I need
>to buy more.
>
>I'm going to try the "twonkies" with a cupcake pan one of these days.
>I'm trying to watch my calories for now and am not baking much.
>
>
>
>
>
>t.racer wrote:
>> Has anyone made vegan twinkies? (Or "twonkies"--that's a That 70s Show
>> reference.) Do a goodsearch for "vegan twinkies" and you'll end up at
>> the veganlunchbox. I am going to make them, but I still don't have
>> the barley malt powder or coconut extract (the stores are always
>> trying to sell me "coconut flavoring," what the hell?)
>> Some people left some Qs on the webpage, but since I refuse to Blog,
>> I'll respond he
>>
>> [What can you do with barley malt syrup?]
>> I made a lemon cake that called for it. It turned out tasty, but was
>> too complicated a recipe to want to make again. Since then I've found
>> some recipes online, but haven't tried them yet (pumpkin pie,
>> gingerbread cookies.)
>>
>> [Can't find the bake set.]
>> You can buy it at Bed, Bath, & Beyond. It's $19.99, but make sure you
>> get a $5 off coupon first. If they're not mailed to your house you can
>> purchase one on e-bay. People report that you can use expired coupons
>> too.