Hostess Cupcake Copycat
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cupcakes:
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2 cups cake flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup dark cocoa powder (I used Hershey's Special Dark)
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1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup soft butter (or lard, my sister swears it makes it way more moist)
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup brewed, cooled coffee or water
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4 large eggs
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For the Filling:
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup shortening
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6 cups powdered sugar
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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For the Chocolate Glaze:
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1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
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1/4 cup milk
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1/2 cup chocolate chips
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3 cups powdered sugar
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