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Name: Authentic Hostess CupCake Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: America
Ingredients: *For the Chocolate Cupcakes:**; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature; 1/2 cup hot water; *For the Vanilla Creme Filling:**; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; *For the Chocolate Ganache Glaze:**; 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; *For the White Squiggle:**; 2 ounces white chocolate, melted; OR 1/4 cup store-bought white decorating icing