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Surprise Your Guests with Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

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Ingredients
 

For the Cupcakes:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Ganache:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake pans with paper liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
  • Carefully stir in the boiling water, continuing to mix until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before moving on to the next step.
  • For the filling, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  • Once the cupcakes are cooled, use a piping bag to fill each cupcake with the prepared filling.
  • For the ganache, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  • Dip the filled cupcakes into the ganache, allowing excess ganache to drip off.
  • Allow the ganache to set before serving, and enjoy your homemade Hostess Cupcakes!