Description
Decadent chocolate cupcakes with a creamy filling and smooth chocolate glaze, inspired by the classic Hostess treat.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix marshmallow creme, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag with a small tip.
- Insert the tip into the top of each cupcake and pipe about 1 tablespoon of filling inside.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter together, stirring until smooth. Spread over the top of each cupcake.
- Let glaze set before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.