The best part about childhood was snack cakes. The best part about adulthood is being able to eat snack cakes without asking permission first.

Or even better, we have the wherewithal to seek out snack cake-inspired desserts that capture the best of both worlds: childhood nostalgia without any of those pesky preservatives that want to kill us. From newfangled Twinkies at the now defunct Angel Food Bakery (RIP) to Hostess-inspired cupcakes at More, Chicago is filled with snack cake nostalgia.

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