{ Homemade Hostess Cupcakes }

I have always wanted to make a homemade version of these hostess favorites. Always loved the combination of devil's food and creamy whipped filling but always thought it was way too sweet. I spotted on Martha's website the same idea with pretty script sayings in creamy white piped across. I love the idea of this as a gift around valentine's day even though I recently started hating the holiday due to my single status;( but let's keep this blog happy for now...lol








For the Cupcakes

1& 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 & 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

For the Filling
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup marshmallow creme

For the Ganache
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla

For the Icing

1 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoon milk
2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla

I promise these will be a hit! Perfect creamy middle and the ganache is so glossy and lets you dip each cupcake twice for a great thick chocolately top. I piped the swirls and letters on with a piping pen that I bought but I read that the pastry bag with a very thin tip works fab also. Happy Valentine's Day!!