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Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes

Delicious homemade version of the classic Hostess chocolate cupcakes with creamy filling and signature icing swirl.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. For the filling: Beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag with a small round tip.
  7. Insert the piping tip into the center of each cupcake and pipe in about 1 tablespoon of filling.
  8. For the icing: Melt chocolate chips and butter together, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly then drizzle over cupcakes in the classic Hostess swirl pattern.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog