Hostess-type cupcake filling?

[lentil]

We want to make a hostess-type cupcake and aren't really sure in which way to go for the filling. It would be piped in then the cupcake would be topped with ganache. Would you suggest a gelatin,cream, sugar whipped cream type?

Also, any ideas for a peanut butter filling?

TIA

[TableBread]

Well just a quick jump around the net yielded these results:

Mock Hostess Cupcakes Recipe @ iChef

Here's an almond version:

Almond Cream Filling Recipe @ iChef

I am sure you could mess around a bit for different results.

Cheers,

TableBread

[lentil]

Thanks, tablebread! I saw those recipes when I was looking around, but neither really seem like that fluffy filling Hostess does so well. Maybe I just need lots of chemicals.....

[TableBread]

LOL maybe

You could also just try a buttercream icing. If whipped correctly that can be be pretty airy. Let us know what you try.

[fatlady]

Hi Lentil<

I have had a lot of good coments from the recipe I have used for years. I use it to make a Hostess cupcake filling or a Twinkie filling. Put 2 teaspoons of hot water in a small cup and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Set Aside. Beat 1 7oz. jar of marshmallow creme, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla. Add salt mixutre and stir until combined. I used a frosting bag with a star tip on it and just push it into the center of the cupcake and give it a quick shot of the filling. If you give it too much the cupcake will bust open. I hope this helps. Enjoy!!

[lentil]

fatlady,

I think your recipe sounds more like it! I'm not sure I can get marshmallow creme here, though. I seem to remember that Fluff is all I've seen. However, in the ice cream topping section of the store, they have a marshmallow topping. Would that be what I'm looking for?

[Risque Cakes]

Originally Posted by lentil

fatlady,

I think your recipe sounds more like it! I'm not sure I can get marshmallow creme here, though. I seem to remember that Fluff is all I've seen. However, in the ice cream topping section of the store, they have a marshmallow topping. Would that be what I'm looking for?

FLUFF is the brand name of marshmellow creme, in case that helps you.

[lentil]

Originally Posted by Risque Cakes

FLUFF is the brand name of marshmellow creme, in case that helps you.

There are actually 2 types, from what I've heard. Fluff is the spread for sandwiches (yuck!) and there's also a marshmellow creme. The creme is more pourable than the Fluff. At least that's what I've been told from another cooking website.

[fatlady]

Lentil, I think that Fluff is about the same thing. I find jars of marshmallow creme next to the marshmallows in my local grocery store. I have never used marshmallow ice cream topping but you could give it a try. It might be better than mine. Good Luck!

[lentil]

Originally Posted by fatlady

Hi Lentil<

I have had a lot of good coments from the recipe I have used for years. I use it to make a Hostess cupcake filling or a Twinkie filling. Put 2 teaspoons of hot water in a small cup and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Set Aside. Beat 1 7oz. jar of marshmallow creme, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla. Add salt mixutre and stir until combined. I used a frosting bag with a star tip on it and just push it into the center of the cupcake and give it a quick shot of the filling. If you give it too much the cupcake will bust open. I hope this helps. Enjoy!!

I used your recipe for filling today and we sold out of "hostess" cupcakes! They were wonderful! The only change I made was to use 1 cup of conf sugar. Instead of the loopy decoration that Hostess uses on top, we did loops then PP (the initials of my business) and more loops. The customers got it and loved it. Thanks so much!

[ChefRAZ]

we make ding dongs(ring dings) at work all the time for banquets. and we use italian meringue with vanilla.

[ecolee01]

Standard American Buttercream ( shortening, XX sugar , vanilla, Water or milk) using the paddle attachment, mix until as fluffy as you desire.

[fatlady]

Lentil, I am glad it worked for you. I can't keep them in my shop either. I also use yellow cake with the same filling to make twinkies. My family has always liked them better than the original twinkies. fatlady

[lentil]

I made funny bones using choc cake, your filling made with peanut butter added, and a milk chocolate ganache topping. Another big seller! How do you get a twinkie shape? It may be next!

[cater diva]

What is the gelatin, cream, sugar recipe you are talking about? I need a stabilized whipped cream, but have had difficulty in making it properly...without any stringy gelatin in it. yuck. Could someone please explain to me in detail how to make this? Thanx!