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Hostess Iced Pumpkin Cupcakes (Homemade)

Recipe by Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person

A fall-inspired remake of the iconic Hostess Iced Pumpkin Cupcakes. Moist pumpkin cake flavored with warm spices, filled with a marshmallow‑like pumpkin cream, and coated in a tangy sour‑cream icing. Made from scratch with roasted pumpkin puree for deep flavor.

MediumAmericanServes 12

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Source Video
1h 13m
Prep
1h 25m
Cook
19m
Cleanup
2h 57m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$6.09
Per serving:$0.51

Critical Success Points

  • Roasting and drying the pumpkin puree to concentrate flavor.
  • Emulsifying oil into the egg‑sugar mixture without breaking the emulsion.
  • Cooking the sugar‑corn‑syrup mixture to exactly 240°F for the marshmallow filling.
  • Whipping the egg white into stiff peaks before adding the hot syrup.
  • Achieving the correct icing consistency for dipping and piping.

Safety Warnings

  • Hot sugar syrup reaches 240°F – handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Use oven mitts when handling hot pans.
  • Sharp knife for trimming cupcakes.
  • Do not consume raw egg whites if you have a compromised immune system.

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