Hostess Creamy Filling Recipe

Recreate the iconic creamy filling of Hostess cupcakes! This recipe delivers a fluffy, dreamy, marshmallow-based filling that's incredibly easy to make. Perfect for filling your homemade cupcakes, this recipe will elevate your baking game to the next level. Get ready for unbelievably delicious results!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 210.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hostess Creamy Filling

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How to Make Hostess Creamy Filling

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of salt in 1/4 cup of hot water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  2. Set the salt solution aside to cool completely.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup marshmallow creme, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on high speed until light, fluffy, and well combined (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Gradually add the cooled salt solution to the fluffy mixture, beating on low speed until just incorporated.
  6. Your creamy filling is ready! Fill your cupcakes and enjoy. Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups of filling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

10g

Carbs

11g

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