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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Cupcake Recipes

    Copy Cat Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes!

    Published: Nov 20, 2012 ยท Updated: Nov 20, 2023 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Delicious Copy Cat Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe! Make your favorite sweet snack at home with this great recipe.

    Copycat hostess chocolate cupcakes over chocolate cupcakes with white swirls on top of them.

    Copy Cat Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes

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    Copy Cat Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes
    Copy Cat Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes
    Ingredients
    Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients
    Filling ingredients:
    Chocolate Topping
    Instructions
    Filling
    Chocolate Topping
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    A few days ago we shared with everyone the Homemade Twinkies we made. Today I am excited to share the Copy Cat Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes we made.

    These were a lot of fun to make and taste amazing! I love the chocolate shell on the top of the cupcakes. It has kept the cupcakes so soft and moist even a couple of days later.

    Copy Cat Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes

    Cupcake

    I used a box of chocolate cake mix to make the cupcakes. They are rich and chocolaty and were super easy to make. Just follow the box instructions for cupcakes.

    Once my cupcakes had cooled from the oven I filled them with the yummy filling. I used the injector pen from theย Norpro 3964 Cream Canoe Pan but you could also scoop out a chunk of chocolate and use a spoon to fill the cupcake with filling.

    Once you have filled the cupcakes you can spoon on the chocolate topping.

    I placed the cupcakes once they were coated with chocolate in the fridge overnight.

    The chocolate hardens into a great shell and looks fantastic. I used an Icing Tipย and Icing Bagย to pipe the swirls onto the top. I used the filling icing for the swirls.

    Filling ingredients:

    Butter, room temperature

    1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, room temperature

    5 cups confectionersโ€™ sugar, sifted

    1 (8 ounces) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    To make the filling, combine the room-temperature butter, cream cheese, and confectionersโ€™ sugar. Beat until smooth. Stir in the whipped topping and vanilla extract.

    Chocolate Topping

    6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

    1 ยฝ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

    2 tablespoons light corn syrup

    ยฝ teaspoon vanilla

    To make the frosting: In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, heat at 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and glossy. Stir in the vanilla. Cover and chill for 20-30 minutes until thickened slightly. If you leave it in the fridge to long it will harden up. You can remelt the chocolate by putting it back in the microwave for 30-second intervals.

    You can check out all of the recipes we have shared on the blog here -> Tammilee Tips Recipes.

    We have a ton of Chocolate Cake Mix Recipes.

    Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes copycat on a black background

    Copy Cat Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes

    How to make Copycat Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes at Home
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 547kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients

    • 1 Chocolate Cake Mix

    Filling ingredients:

    • ยฝ cup Butter room temperature
    • 8 Ounce Cream Cheese room temperature
    • 5 cups Confectioners Powdered Sugar sifted
    • 8 Ounce Cool Whip thawed
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Chocolate Topping

    • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened
    • 1 ยฝ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
    • ยฝ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Instructions

    Filling

    • Combine the room-temperature butter, cream cheese, and confectionersโ€™ sugar.
    • Beat until smooth. Stir in the whipped topping and vanilla extract.

    Chocolate Topping

    • In a medium, microwave-safe bowl combine butter, chocolate chips, and corn syrup, heat at 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and glossy.
    • Stir in the vanilla.
    • Cover and chill for 20-30 minutes until thickened slightly.
    • If you leave it in the fridge to long it will harden up. You can remelt the chocolate by putting it back in the microwave for 30-second intervals.

    Kitchen Tools

    • Muffin Pan

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Copy Cat Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 547 Calories from Fat 261
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 29g45%
    Saturated Fat 18g113%
    Cholesterol 61mg20%
    Sodium 148mg6%
    Potassium 174mg5%
    Carbohydrates 70g23%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 64g71%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 709IU14%
    Calcium 57mg6%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Kristy

      November 21, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      Best cupcakes ever! Easier than it seems to make these. It was a family hit.

      Reply
      • Tammilee

        November 25, 2018 at 7:57 am

        Kristy, I am so glad you enjoyed the cupcakes!!!

        Reply
    2. Jackie

      December 27, 2012 at 9:12 pm

      These look delicious!

      Reply

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