Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

Make your own delicious Hostess-style cupcakes at home with this easy recipe. These chocolate cupcakes are filled with a creamy marshmallow filling and topped with rich chocolate ganache.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup marshmallow creme
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt

Set aside

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy

Add the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, and beat until well combined

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the whole milk to the wet ingredients in the large mixing bowl, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the cupcake batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Heat until the mixture begins to simmer, then remove from heat and add the powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Stir until smooth and let it cool for a few minutes

To make the marshmallow filling, beat together the marshmallow creme and vegetable shortening until well combined

Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a piping bag to fill each one with the marshmallow filling

Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of each cupcake, allowing it to drip down the sides

Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes, then enjoy your homemade Hostess Cupcakes