$3.59 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Contains eight (8) individually wrapped Hostess Cupcakes
- Soft, fluffy chocolate cupcakes with chocolatey icing
- Sweet, creamy filling in the center
- Perfectly snackable to satisfy your sweet tooth any time of day
- Individually wrapped for easy packing
Description
When it comes to taming your sweet tooth, Hostess Cupcakes do it best. These sweet snacks combine all the tastes and textures you crave in each irresistibly soft and light bite. Sink your teeth into the fluffy, chocolate snack cake, topped off with chocolatey icing and The Original Squiggle, our famous finishing touch. And who can forget the sweet, creamy filling in the center? It’s a hugely delicious experience that’s perfectly snackable — and packable, since each cupcake is individually wrapped for easy, grab-and-go convenience. Just stick ’em in your lunchbox, purse or bag to add a little sweetness to your day — just for kicks and squiggles.
Serving Size: 1 cake
Serving Per Container: 8
Amount 1 Cake (45g):
Calories: 170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6grm8%
Saturated Fat 2.5grm13%
Trans Fat 0grm0%
Cholesterol 5mg1%
Sodium 230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 29grm11%
Dietary Fiber 1grm3%
Total Sugars 20grm0%
Added Sugars 19grm39%
Protein 1grm0%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 120mg10%
Iron 1.3mg8%
Potassium 80mg2%
* Percentage of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients:
sugar, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron or ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, high fructose corn syrup, palm oil, corn syrup, cocoa, tallow, soybean oil, contains 2% or less of: glycerin, cocoa processed with alkali, food starch modified, corn starch, baking soda, salt, whey, corn syrup solids, calcium sulfate, egg, sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness), agave syrup, inulin, egg whites, dextrose, hydrogenated tallow, sodium acid pyrophosphate, mono and diglycerides, baking soda, bleached wheat flour, polysorbate 60, sodium stearoyl lactylate, cottonseed oil, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, agar, cellulose gum, natural and artificial flavors, titanium dioxide (color), monocalcium phosphate, enzymes, salt, locust bean gum, dipotassium phosphate, chocolate liquor, defatted soy flour.
Allergens & Warnings:
Contains egg, milk, soybean and wheat ingredients.Contains: Eggs, Soy, Milk, Wheat
Filling: Cream
Size: Regular
Features: Tree Nut Free, No Artificial Sweeteners
State of Readiness: Ready to Eat
Package Quantity: 8
Bakery topping: Chocolate Icing
Net weight: 12.7 Ounces
TCIN: 14897630
UPC: 888109110017
Item Number (DPCI): 261-00-0288
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 11.11 inches length x 6.23 inches width x 1.93 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.904 pounds
Return details
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Guests are saying
The reviews indicate a significant decline in the quality of these cupcakes, with many guests expressing disappointment over stale taste, reduced size, and poor frosting quality. While some guests still enjoy the nostalgic flavor and convenience of these treats, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction due to expired products and inconsistent quality. Guests appreciate the ease of having individually wrapped snacks for various occasions, but many are hesitant to repurchase due to recent experiences.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.5 out of 5 stars with 820 reviews
quality: 3.16 out of 5
taste: 3.15 out of 5
value: 3.32 out of 5
45% would recommend
53 recommendations
Hostess cupcakes
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Cindy - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
They tasted OLD and just realize they were expired October 2024 🤮
Hostess cup cakes
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Expired January 5, 2025 today is January 16, 2025
not what they used to be
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Me - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Hostess cupcakes are now about half the size they used to be, and are in a pack of 1 instead of 2. It tasted like some bizarre cardboard slime sugar puff–hardly chocolate at all. The cream filling had a strange snot-like consistancy. The icing on top was dry, crumbly, and less than half as thick as it used to be. Left a terrible taste in my mouth. Gross all around. Will never buy again.
Smashed box and cuocakes
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
active woman - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
Packaged in a plastic Target mailer with no protective material. Ruined
Dried cupcakes
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Liz - 8 months ago
Small dry does not taste like they did when I was younger. GROSS!
Good but watch out for expiration date
5 out of 5 stars
Vanessa0485 - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
I love this but I had to throw the whole box away because it was expire when they brought it out to me and I didn’t notice the expiration date until the next day.
Expired !!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Dissatisfied Customer - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Cupcakes expired Oct, 2023! They were part of my March, 2024 order! Now Target wants me to return the cupcakes to the store!
Same great taste,but so much smaller in size.
5 out of 5 stars
Russsell - 1 year ago
originally posted on Hostess
I keep buying them but very unhappy when it only takes two bites to finish it. !
What the heck?
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Christina Q - 1 year ago
What happened to these? Do I just remember them being better than they really are or do they just suck? Ate one and felt like I ate a brick. HARD PASS.
Good but…
3 out of 5 stars
Tempest - 2 years ago
originally posted on Hostess
These cupcakes are great, but every time I have them recently, they look expired. The squiggly white frosting is now a light brown, something that was present when I accidentally bought cupcakes that were already expired once I ate them! Please fix this!
Tasted stale
1 out of 5 stars
Kayz - 2 years ago
originally posted on Hostess
The cupcake was dry and tasted stale. They aren't expired this is the first time ever buying a box and it tasted like that.
Nope
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
TR - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Loved these as a kid. Now they're only good for stomach aches.
Hostess Cupcake Size
2 out of 5 stars
Brenda58 - 2 years ago
originally posted on Hostess
What happened to my favorite cakes??? Instead of the size of a cupcake, they are now just the size of a cupcake top. Very disappointed.
The Mrs
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Loyal Customer - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
These are the best cupcakes! I love Hostess products!
Tasty
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
My error - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Was good and fresh and the price was reasonable.
Childhood feels!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Great Dip - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Takes me back!!! Tastes great!
Cupcakes
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
NYC - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Expired cupcakes chosen and I had to throw it away and not give to my kids.
Good
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
LP - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Love the taste. Cost is good
Horrible quality control
1 out of 5 stars
Concernedhostessconsumer - 2 years ago
originally posted on Hostess
Cmon hostess as big as a manufacturer as you and you call this acceptable quality control
Can't Go Wrong!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
kip - 2 years ago
Loved them when I was little and I love them now! Wonderful snack and great for lunches without having to bake. I have to be careful or I’ll eat too many!