Gluten-Free Hostess Cupcakes (Copycat Recipe)
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Homemade gluten-free chocolate cupcakes with a marshmallow filling and rich chocolate ganache topped with a vanilla buttercream swirl. A gluten-free version of the iconic snack cake with all the indulgent appeal.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 1 cup (150g) gluten-free measure-for-measure flour
- ⅓ cup (27g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) neutral oil
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) hot water
- 4 tablespoons (56g) butter (at room temperature)
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 7 oz (198g) marshmallow creme
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces (113g) bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate ( finely chopped)
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 55M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 35m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 221mg
- Total sugar
- 45g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 117mg
- Calcium
- 49mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 35M
- SODIUM
- 221MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.