Hostess Style Cupcakes with Cream Filling and Chocolate Ganache
These nostalgic, bakery-style cupcakes feature a moist chocolate cake base, a sweet vanilla cream filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache topping, recreating the classic Hostess treat at home. Perfect for birthday parties or a special dessert, they're a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup hot water
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff for cream filling
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened, for cream filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar for cream filling
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped, for ganache
- 0.5 cup heavy cream for ganache
Notes
Storage: Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let them come to room temperature before serving for best texture. Make-Ahead: Bake the cupcakes and make the cream filling up to 1 day ahead; assemble and ganache the day of serving. Variations: Substitute the cream filling with a buttercream frosting for a different twist, or use white chocolate for the ganache. Serving Suggestion: Pair with a glass of cold milk or coffee for a nostalgic treat.