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Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

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Homemade Hostess Cupcakes are a delightful homage to the classic treat, featuring rich chocolate cake, a sweet cream filling, and a glossy ganache topping. Each bite is a nostalgic journey back to carefree school days, perfect for parties or simply indulging on a Tuesday. This foolproof recipe guarantees amazing results every time, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Get ready for a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone asking for more!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time along with buttermilk and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
  5. Fill each muffin liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
  6. To make the filling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until fluffy. Poke holes in cooled cupcakes and fill with the cream mixture.
  7. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over filled cupcakes.

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Keywords: Substitute almond extract for vanilla in the filling for added flavor. Top with a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance chocolate notes.

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