Description
Nostalgic homemade hostess cupcakes bring childhood memories flooding back with rich chocolate cake and creamy marshmallow filling. Classic American dessert perfection awaits when you craft these irresistible treats that connect generations through sweet, comforting indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry and Small Quantity Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (30 milliliters)
Chocolate Ganache Ingredients:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture, blending on medium speed for 2 minutes until a smooth consistency develops.
- Gently fold in boiling water, creating a thin, uniform batter.
- Distribute batter evenly, filling each liner approximately two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow cupcakes to rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Cream the butter in a mixing bowl until silky and soft.
- Gradually blend powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whisking until achieving a smooth, creamy texture.
- Introduce heavy cream and whip on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Transfer filling to a piping bag with a round tip, carefully injecting cream into the center of each cooled cupcake.
- Create chocolate ganache by placing chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
- Simmer heavy cream and butter in a saucepan until just heated, then pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk the mixture until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Allow ganache to cool slightly, then generously coat the filled cupcakes, permitting the topping to set before serving.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality cocoa powder to enhance the rich chocolate flavor of the cupcakes.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and a smoother batter.
- Use a digital kitchen scale for precise ingredient measurements to guarantee consistent results.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg