Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

These Homemade Hostess Cupcakes elevate the well known treat into something truly special and decadent. A super moist chocolate cupcake is filled with a light marshmallow filling and covered in chocolate ganache, then frosted with a swirl of vanilla icing!

These cupcakes are inspired by the classic Hostess cupcakes, but they are SO much better! The flavors are just right, and while they’re sweet, their lack of a heavy frosting keeps them relatively light and not as rich as some cupcakes. There’s nothing like biting into a moist, chocolatey cupcake and finding a sweet marshmallow surprise! Plus, these cupcakes are quick and easy to make. Pretty much everyone will reach for this satisfying homemade version of a classic childhood treat! You don’t need a whole lot of ingredients to replicate these famous Hostess goodies. Just a basic chocolate cupcake recipe and a few tasty components made with 2-4 ingredients. Easy peasy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (130g) all purpose flour
• 1 cup (207g) sugar
• 6 tbsp (43g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 3/4 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water

FOR THE MARSHMALLOW FILLING

• 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
• 5 oz marshmallow creme

FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE

• 4 oz (113g) semi sweet chocolate chips
• 6 tbsp (90ml) heavy whipping cream

FOR THE VANILLA ICING

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk
• Splash of vanilla extract