Feb 11, 2010

{ 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!!




7 comments:

Anonymous said...

The cupcakes look and sound yummy! Sorry to hear about your status :(

Erica said...

These look absolutely delicious. I'm so happy to see you back on here! I hope that your life and dreams get back on track to happiness.

Hugs, Erica

Anonymous said...

Teilweise ziemlich verwirrend!

Anonymous said...

adorable. xo.

Anonymous said...

Yum!! These are darling!!

Catherine Anne said...

All I can say is yum!!!

The Urban Un-Martha said...

Thanks everyone for the nice comments, my life is upside down but there are a million and 1 things to be thankful for so read on while I try to find them...lol