Homemade Hostess Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Homemade Hostess Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcake Batter; 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup hot water; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup butter (room temperature); 1 cup sugar; 1 egg (room temperature); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup sour cream; Cupcake Filling; 1/2 cup butter (room temperature); 1/2 cup fluff (marshmallow creme); 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

Servings: persons

Cupcake Batter
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
1 cup sugar
1 egg (room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream
Cupcake Filling
1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup fluff (marshmallow creme)
1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees & place cupcake liners in a 12-cup muffin pan", "In a separate bowl, whisk the flour & baking soda together and set aside.", "In a glass measuring cup, blend the hot water & unsweetened cocoa powder and set aside.", "In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light & fluffy. Add egg and blend well. Add vanilla & sour cream and blend well. Turn mixer down to low speed & blend in the flour/baking soda mixture. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl & slowly add the hot water cocoa mixture, blending until combined (about 1 more minute)", "Pour into cupcake liners and bake for 20 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.", "Allow to cool on cooling rack & prepare your filling:
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In large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, fluff & powdered sugar.", "Cut holes in the top of each cupcake, setting the little ""caps"" aside. Spoon filling into each hole & replace the caps.", "Set cupcakes out and watch the kids devour them. Be sure and set one aside for your own inner child."]

933

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcake Batter, 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup hot water, and more.

Yes, Homemade Hostess Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

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