Homemade Hostess Cupcakes: A Nostalgic Treat with a Homemade Twist

Introduction:
There’s something undeniably special about Hostess cupcakes, with their perfect balance of soft chocolate cake, creamy filling, and glossy chocolate frosting. Now, you can recreate this classic treat at home with just a few ingredients and some love. These Homemade Hostess Cupcakes offer the same nostalgic flavors you remember, but with the added bonus of being fresh and made with high-quality ingredients. With a fluffy chocolate cake, smooth filling, and a rich chocolate glaze, these cupcakes are sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire!

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup boiling water
For the filling:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup marshmallow fluff
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
For the frosting:

4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
How to Make:

Prepare the cupcakes: