Hostess Cupcakes Copycat Recipe

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Ingredients
21
Count
Nutrition
1481
Calories
Total time
85
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350. Place paper liners in two 12-cup muffin pans.
  2. Prepare the cupcakes: Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add the chocolate and butter and let sit, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture has cooled slightly. Stir in the vanilla. Using a mixer, beat in the eggs, then mix in the dry ingredients.
  3. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans (about 1/4 cup batter per cupcake) and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for about 25 minutes, then transfer cupcakes to a rack to cool completely.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Using a mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar. Add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon heavy cream; beat until smooth. Beat in the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons heavy cream in batches, alternating after each addition. Beat in the marshmallow creme; set aside.
  5. Prepare the ganache: Place the chocolate in a stainless-steel bowl. Heat the cream and 1 tablespoon butter until just boiling, then pour over the chocolate; let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla; let stand until cool but still glossy and liquid.
  6. Spoon the filling into a pastry bag with a medium tip. Insert the tip into the center of each cupcake top; fill until the cupcake is heavier (do not overfill). Dip the cupcake tops in the ganache. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare the icing: Using a mixer, beat the remaining 1 stick butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, the milk and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Spoon into a pastry bag with a small tip; pipe onto the cupcakes to decorate.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1481.47 Kcal (6203 kJ)
Calories from fat 552.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.39g 94%
Cholesterol 197.63mg 66%
Sodium 589.87mg 25%
Potassium 478.3mg 10%
Total Carbs 237.34g 79%
Sugars 194.04g 776%
Dietary Fiber 4.78g 19%
Protein 8.81g 18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 142.3mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 403.78 Kcal (1691 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.73g 94%
Cholesterol 53.86mg 66%
Sodium 160.77mg 25%
Potassium 130.36mg 10%
Total Carbs 64.69g 79%
Sugars 52.88g 776%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 19%
Protein 2.4g 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 17%
Iron 0.5mg 10%
Calcium 38.8mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 33.9
    Points
  • 42
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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