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The odds of finding any secret Hostess-filled cupcake recipes online are slim, so the next best thing to do is to create a keto copycat version.

We learned a few lessons along the way, which I will share to make this as easy as possible.

What are Hostess Filled Cupcakes?

Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes are cream-filled cupcakes with a rich chocolate base and creme center topped with chocolate frosting and a swirl of white vanilla.

Since we are a gluten-free, sugar-free couple who love chocolate, Mrs. CBB came up with the idea of re-creating the famous Hostess cream-filled cupcakes with a chocolate-covered top and signature icing swirl.

Sounds easy enough, right? Let’s find out.

It was, except I had never tried a Hostess Chocolate Cupcake before, so I ordered a box of 8 from Amazon Canada to taste them.

It’s hard to re-create something you hadn’t tried before, so it was up to me since Mrs. CBB was full-on sugar-free. I was just the side-kick taste-tester.

I thought we had to develop a double chocolate keto cupcake or a rich-tasting chocolate cupcake by adding instant coffee to boost the cocoa flavor.

The filling would be sugar-free and fluffy, similar to whipped cream, but with a sugary silky texture.

You can lower the net carb count by using whipping cream only for these keto-filled cupcakes or if you don’t fancy a sweet filling.

Cupcake Plunger For Filled Cupcakes

I thought filled cupcakes would be hard to make, and it wasn’t so bad; however, I did wish I had a fancy cupcake corer gadget.

This would be ideal for hollowing out the center of the filled cupcakes.

We eventually ordered a Remote Cupcake Plunger (Corer) from Amazon, which will be helpful for future recipes.

If you don’t have one, that’s fine too. You can use a knife as I did, make a circle, and pop it out.

As you can see from the photos, it’s a bit messy, especially when dealing with any keto cake, as it is dense compared to its whole gluten-cousin flour.

If you love filled cupcakes, spend a few dollars to get the cupcake corer.

Doing so will speed up the process, create less mess, and flatten the top of your filled cupcakes.

Homemade Doesn’t Mean Perfect

Ours turned out a bit bumpy on top without the corer, but it didn’t change the delicious taste of the cupcakes.

Homemade recipes aren’t supposed to be perfect, just delicious and easy on the eyes.

Finally, dipping the cream-filled cupcakes in chocolate was straightforward, although I took the paper liners off.

You don’t have to do this, but I was trying to keep it as close to Copy-Cat as possible.

The drizzle on top is a simple keto icing I hand-mixed in a small bowl, adding liquid until it reached the signature swirl consistency.

I used a plastic sandwich bag, filled it, twirled it shut, and cut the tip just enough to create that swirl.

Mines are more significant than the traditional swirls, but it did the trick.

Yours might look prettier if your decorating skills are better than my essential experience.

Copy-Cat Keto Hostess Filled Cupcakes – Keto Ingredients

Below is a list of ingredients we used in this recipe for Copy-Cat keto hostess-filled cupcakes, which we use for all Keto recipes.

We opt for organic or all-natural when our budget allows it.

It lasts long, and the difference is superior and worth the money.

You can decide what products to use and fit your budget.

• Everland Organic Cocoa
• Everland Natural Aluminum Free Baking Powder
• Everland Baking Soda
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Nescafe Rich Instant Coffee
• Sukrin Gold Brown Sugar (Sugar-Free)
• Swerve Icing Sugar
• Yupik Organic Coconut Flour
• Yupik Almond Flour
• Xanthan Gum

If you have a Costco in your area, you can get the Almond flour for $16.99 for 2kg; if not, this is one of the best deals I’ve found.

You can find my complete list of Keto Products at Costco Canada.

We love Yupik products, including almond flour and coconut flour.

How To Make Copy-Cat Keto Hostess Filled Cupcakes

• Author: Mr.CBB
• Prep time: 20 mins
• Cook time: 10 mins
• Total time: 30 mins
• Serves: 12

We all deserve a treat, and what better than a sugar-free, gluten-free copycat KETO Hostess Filled Cupcakes?

Ingredients

• Cupcake Batter
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 cup of almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup Sukrin Gold or sweetener of choice
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa flour
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Cupcake Chocolate Topping
• 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• If you can’t find sugar-free chocolate chips use 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup swerve icing sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil.
• Keto Marshmallow Fluff
• 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1/2 cup Swerve Icing Sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
• Keto Icing
• 1/2 cup swerve icing sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
• 1 teaspoon whipping cream as needed
• Pinch of pink Himalayan salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees for the chocolate muffins.
2. Line 12 large muffin cups with paper liners.
3. Add butter, sugar, extract, and 3 eggs in a mixing bowl or stand mixer. Mix to combine.
4. Add the dry ingredients one by one: coconut flour, almond flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add cold water and mix until you get a cake-brownie-like batter.
6. Using a scoop, fill your muffin liners 3/4 of the way.
7. Bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean, then let cool for one hour.
8. Keto Marshmallow fluff.
9. Add all ingredients to a stand mixer and whip until fluffy.
10. When the cupcakes are cooled completely, a knife or cupcake corer is used to hollow out a portion of the center of the cupcake.
11. Trim off half as you will fill the center with marshmallow fluff.
12. Plug the hole with the core of the cupcake you took out. It makes you squirt if you put too much fluff in it, but that’s fine. You can clean off the excess cream before dipping it.
13. After filling the cupcakes, prepare the chocolate dip on the stovetop or microwave. Just heat until melted, then mix.
14. Dip the tops of each cupcake into the melted chocolate.
15. Let sit to harden at the top.
16. Keto Icing
17. If you add too much liquid, add more icing sugar. It’s best to add little by little of the whipping cream until you get an icing consistency.
18. Add to a piping bag or Ziploc bag and trim the corner off.
19. Make a swirl on the tops of each cooled and hardened cupcake.

Good Recipes Take Time

I know it seems like lots of work, but it’s not really, as they are simple steps that take no time. If anything, the cooling period of the cupcakes takes the longest.

Filled cupcakes must be cooled before you add any filling, or it will melt, and the same goes for adding frosting or dip.

Discussion: What are some of your favorite nostalgic treats from childhood that you still enjoy?

Nutritional Information

Nutrition: Based on my calculations and ingredients, each Keto Copy-Cat Hostess Filled Cupcakes treat is 4.5 net carbs. Would you mind doing your own to ensure they fit your macros with your ingredients?

You can lower the net carb count by using whipping cream only for these keto-filled cupcakes.

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