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Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

Delightful homemade cupcakes reminiscent of childhood memories, customizable and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
  • 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup brewed coffee, still hot
  • 3/4 cup bread flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Marshmallow Filling
  • 1 cup marshmallow creme
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Ganache
  • 2.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 splash vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix the chopped chocolate and cocoa powder. Pour the hot coffee over the mixture, cover it for 5 minutes, and then cool it down.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the bread flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Mix the vegetable oil, eggs, white vinegar, and vanilla extract into the cooled chocolate mixture until smooth.
  5. Combine the flour mixture with the chocolate mixture until it is smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the muffin cups and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Cooling
  1. Let them cool for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Filling and Topping
  1. For the filling, beat the marshmallow creme and softened butter together. Gradually add powdered sugar until the mixture is fluffy.
  2. For the ganache, heat the heavy cream and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Whisk until smooth and let it thicken.
  3. For the icing, mix the remaining powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fill the cooled cupcakes with the marshmallow filling. Dip the tops into the ganache, let it set, and then pipe the icing on top.

Notes

Store the cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.