Ho Hos

Ho Hos are a type of snack cake produced and distributed by Hostess Brands. They are small, cylindrical, frosted, cream-filled chocolate snack cakes, known for their distinctive spiral shape.

History

Ho Hos were first introduced in San Francisco, California, by the Dolly Madison bakery in 1967. The name "Ho Hos" was inspired by the Swiss roll, another type of cream-filled pastry with a similar shape. The product was acquired by Hostess Brands in 1988, and has been produced by them ever since.

Production

Ho Hos are made by baking a flat sheet of chocolate cake, which is then coated with a layer of cream filling and rolled into a cylinder. The cake is then covered with a thin layer of chocolate icing. The distinctive spiral pattern on the cake is created by the rolling process. Each Ho Ho is individually wrapped for freshness.

Popularity

Ho Hos have become a popular snack in the United States, and are often included in children's lunch boxes. They have also been featured in various forms of media, including television shows and films, often as a symbol of American snack culture.

See also

• Twinkie
• Ding Dong (snack)
• List of snack foods