Description
Nostalgic homemade Hostess cupcakes deliver chocolate-rich memories with classic cream filling. Bakers can craft these iconic treats using simple pantry ingredients and enjoy a delightful connection to childhood sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup (60 mL) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 mL) boiling water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) heavy cream
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 mL) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps (28 g) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Batter Creation: Sift dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, then blend with wet ingredients using an electric mixer until smooth and consistent.
- Liquid Integration: Fold in boiling water to create a silky, thin batter with uniform texture.
- Baking Process: Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes, verifying doneness with a clean toothpick test.
- Cooling Stage: Rest cupcakes in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Cream Filling: Whip butter, gradually blend powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until light, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Filling Technique: Use piping bag with round tip to inject cream filling into the center of each cooled cupcake.
- Ganache Preparation: Place chocolate chips in a heat-resistant bowl, then pour simmering cream and butter mixture over them.
- Chocolate Coating: Let chocolate rest for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until achieving a glossy, smooth ganache.
- Finishing Touch: Cool ganache slightly, generously coat filled cupcakes, and allow to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Sift dry ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure a uniform, smooth chocolate base for perfect texture.
- Batter Consistency is Key: Mix wet and dry ingredients carefully, maintaining a thin, silky batter that guarantees moist, tender cupcakes.
- Filling Technique: Use a piping bag with a round tip for precise cream filling, inserting directly into the cupcake center to create a classic Hostess-style surprise.
- Ganache Perfection: Allow chocolate mixture to rest briefly after pouring hot cream, enabling smooth melting and creating a glossy, professional-looking chocolate topping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg