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Hostess Cupcake Layer Cake Recipe

Hostess Cupcake Layer Cake Recipe
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This Hostess Cupcake Layer Cake recipe is a decadent treat that combines the flavors of a classic Hostess cupcake with the elegance of a layer cake. Rich chocolate cake layers are filled with a fluffy marshmallow cream filling and whipped chocolate ganache, creating a truly indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2 Cups (265g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 2/3 Cups (340g) granulated sugar
  • 2/3 Cup (60g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 Cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Cup (240ml) buttermilk*, room temperature
  • 1 Cup (240ml) hot coffee or hot water

Whipped Chocolate Ganache:

  • 2 Cups (16oz, 370g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 Cups (16oz, 480ml) heavy whipping cream

Marshmallow Cream Filling:

  • 1/2 Cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 Cup (105g) powdered sugar
  • 7 oz marshmallow fluff
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Chocolate Cake – Preheat the oven and prepare cake pans. Combine dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, mix, pour into pans, and bake. Cool completely.
  2. Make the Whipped Chocolate Ganache – Melt chocolate chips with warm cream, refrigerate, then whip until lightened in color.
  3. Make the Marshmallow Cream Filling – Whip butter, add powdered sugar, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Assembly – Level cake layers, pipe ganache and marshmallow filling between layers. Crumb coat with ganache, frost, and add decorative marshmallow cream detail.

Notes

  • *To make DIY buttermilk, combine 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • **Whipped ganache should reach a buttercream-like consistency when whipped.
  • ***Smooth the final frosting layer with an icing smoother for a polished finish.

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Keywords: Hostess Cupcake, Layer Cake, Chocolate Cake, Marshmallow Filling, Whipped Ganache

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