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Hostess Cupcakes celebrates 90 yummy years! *Review & Giveaway (closed)*

September 15, 2009 By Tanya 136 Comments

Who loves Hostess Cupcakes? *raises hand & waves * Are these just not the most addictive things ever? Hubby loves to put them in the freezer and eat them once they are just cold & frozen enough. I tried it and .. well, he was right. Did I just say that a man was right? Yup! If you haven’t tried frozen cupcakes, you seriously need to try it. Yummy!

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Hostess® is proudly celebrating 90 sweet years of the brand’s iconic squiggle-topped cupcake – the best selling snack cake in history. For almost a century, the delicious icing, freshly baked cake and signature vanilla-crème filling of Hostess CupCakes have made this treat one of America’s favorite snacks generation after generation.

  • Call it a cupcake caper. Mystery surrounds who “invented” the original Hostess CupCake in 1919, however, we know it was baking executive D.R. “Doc” Rice who, more than 30 years later in 1950, added the signature seven squiggles and vanilla-crème filling. While others have tried to capitalize on the popularity of this ubiquitous decoration, the squiggle – which features seven loops on every cupcake – is unmistakably Hostess.
  • Hostess CupCakes are the best selling snack cakes in history. And it’s the Hostess CupCake – not the Hostess Twinkie® – that holds the spot as the best selling Hostess snack cake year after year.
  • Americans eat more than 600 million Hostess CupCakes every year.
  • One of America’s BBQ capitals has a sweet spot for Hostess CupCakes. Residents of Memphis, Tennessee eat the most Hostess CupCakes per capita of any city across the country followed by:
    o St. Louis
    o Cincinnati
    o Las Vegas
    o Louisville
  • While it’s hard to improve on perfection, consumers have been able to sink their teeth into a few twists on the original over the years, including the popular Golden CupCakes, which debuted in 1999. Hostess also offers seasonal themed cup cakes including “Baseballs” in the spring – cup cakes with vanilla icing and red-swirl “stitching.”
  • Captain CupCake, who was introduced in the 1970s, is one of several Hostess snack “mascots” along with everyone’s favorite cowboy, Twinkie the Kid.
  • The original Hostess CupCake slogan was “You get a big delight in every bite!”

Kambry is now a fan too ;)

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Hostess Snacks are also perfect for kids’ lunches. This will be one snack they won’t want to trade!

For more information about Hostess products visit www.hostesscakes.com and follow Hostess Snacks on twitter at http://twitter.com/Hostess_Snacks.

What you win

  • Five (5) winners will each receive one coupon to try a box of Hostess Cupcakes in honor of their 90th Anniversary Celebration!

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  • Five (5) winners will each receive one coupon to try a box of Hostess Cupcakes in honor of their 90th Anniversary Celebration!
  • Winner will be chosen at Random and backed up by post content.
  • Winner will be contacted via Email. If no response in 48 hours, another winner will be drawn
  • For more specifics on how winners are drawn, click here
  • Winners are posted here for reference
  • US entries only
  • Contest ends on September 30, 2009 at 11:59 pm Central Time
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About Tanya
After working professionally in computer information technology, as well as prior work in the telecommunications industry, Tanya Gordon relocated to southwest Iowa in conjunction with her husband’s job. Mommy Goggles launched over 5 years ago, rising to prominence as a national Mom Blogger and highly sought after by brands to work closely with them on their reach to Mom consumers. In addition, Tanya happily parents two wondrous children who despite best efforts still have been known to engage in ongoing sibling squabbles: Tucker, 6, and Kambry, 3 1/2.You can read more about Tanya here.

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    lea says:
    September 30, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I’m an email subscriber

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    lea says:
    September 30, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I haven’t had Hostess Ho Hos in ages so I’d love to try them again!

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    MaryBeth I says:
    September 30, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    tie between twinkies and ho hos

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    Lisa says:
    September 30, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    I’m a subscriber

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    Lisa says:
    September 30, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    I see them all the time but never tried the Sno Balls before!

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    annalene says:
    September 30, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    i have your button added to my sidebar.

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    annalene says:
    September 30, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    i used to love hostess products as a kid! one snack from their site that looks good that i haven’t tried is the strawberry cupcakes- the looks so cute!

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    Hayley Locke says:
    September 29, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    subscriber

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    Hayley Locke says:
    September 29, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    I would like to try the Ho Ho’s.

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    John Darrow says:
    September 28, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Tweeted 9/28 – http://twitter.com/JD_Denver_SW/status/4449064411 – and wamting to eat a cupcake now!

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    Maggie M says:
    September 28, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    I can’t wait to look just like Kambry! So here’s another Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/4451103477

    maggie@mannwieler.com

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    Janette says:
    September 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    subscribed!

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    Janette says:
    September 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    I’d like to try the Twinkie bites

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    Maggie M says:
    September 27, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Re-Tweeted this YUMMY giveaway: http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/4428063025

    Who doesn’t LOVE Hostess Cupcakes?!

    maggie@mannwieler.com

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    Kristie says:
    September 24, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Your button is in my sidebar.

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    Kristie says:
    September 24, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I subscribe to your newsletter.

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    Kristie says:
    September 24, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    The Hostess® Sno Balls look delicious and I don’t think I’ve ever had them!

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    Eloise C says:
    September 24, 2009 at 6:52 AM

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    Eloise C says:
    September 24, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Email subscriber.

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    Eloise C says:
    September 24, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Following Hostess on Twitter (furygirl3132) and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/furygirl3132/status/4340757303

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

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    Eloise C says:
    September 24, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    I would love to try the Hostess 100 Calorie Twinkie Bites, they sound really good! Thanks so much for such a great giveaway!

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

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    katklaw777 says:
    September 23, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    i subscribe to your newsletter by email. Thanks 8-)

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    katklaw777 says:
    September 23, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    I would like to try the 100 calorie carrot cakes. They look yummy and would be just the thing to cure my carrot cake craving! Thanks for a great give-away…………Delish!

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    iSwag says:
    September 22, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    I follow @mommygoggles on Twitter

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    iSwag says:
    September 22, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    I follow Hostess on Twitter

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    iSwag says:
    September 22, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    I would like to try the Cinnamon Coffee cakes.

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    John Darrow says:
    September 21, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Newsletter subscriber

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    John Darrow says:
    September 21, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    As a kid, my favorite was the Sno balls, but now I’d choose the chocolate Hostess Cupcakes

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    Joie says:
    September 21, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Sub’d to your newsletter

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    Joie says:
    September 21, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I would love to try the Ho Hos

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    Nancy Haitsuka says:
    September 20, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    http://twitter.com/NDrew50/status/4135478101

    tweeted about the contest

    Nancy in HI
    NHaitsuka (at) aol (dot) com

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    Nancy Haitsuka says:
    September 20, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    I haven’t had Ho Hos in years. I’d love to try them and see if they are just as tasty as I remember. I like the freezer idea. Great hiding place from the kids!

    I followed Hostess on twitter also

    Nancy in HI
    NHaitsuka (at) aol (dot) com

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    Crystal Allen says:
    September 20, 2009 at 6:44 PM

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    Crystal Allen says:
    September 20, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    twitter http://twitter.com/clallen1971/status/4135423331 clallen at ntin dot net

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    Crystal Allen says:
    September 20, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    I would love to try the Golden Cupcakes. thanks clallen at ntin dot net. i follow hostess on twitter also.

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    Danielle says:
    September 20, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    I thought I had tried them all, but then I found the strawberry cupcakes in the 100 Calorie Packs. I’d like to try those.

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    beth shepherd says:
    September 20, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I subscribe
    Thank you!
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    beth shepherd says:
    September 20, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I would love to try the Golden Cupcakes
    Thank you!
    tatertot374@scbglobal.net

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    Erica Cooper says:
    September 20, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    The strawberry cupcakes look yummy. I am already a fan of the cupcakes!!

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    Michele P. says:
    September 20, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    I have yet to try the strawberry cakes and carrot cakes 100 calorie snacks!

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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    Angela Bailey says:
    September 20, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    I’d love to try Cinnamon Coffee Cakes for breakfast.

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    Laney says:
    September 20, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Subscribed!

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    Laney says:
    September 20, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    I’d love to try any of the 100 calorie packs!

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    Heidi V. says:
    September 19, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    My favorite is Sno Balls & Ding Dongs!

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    Linda F says:
    September 19, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    I’d like to try the Cinnamon Coffee Cakes.

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    Bridgette Groschen says:
    September 19, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    I subscribe to your newsletter. Thanks!
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com

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    Bridgette Groschen says:
    September 19, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    I tweeted your giveaway. Thanks!
    http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/4106901485
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com

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    Bridgette Groschen says:
    September 19, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Believe it or not, I have never tried a SnoBall. I’d like to try one. Thanks for the Giveaway.
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com

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    Tamara B. says:
    September 18, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    I am a subscriber.

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    Tamara B. says:
    September 18, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    I would love to try their Cinnamon Coffee Cakes.

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    Shannon (The Mommy-Files) says:
    September 18, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    I subscribe to your newsletter.

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    Shannon (The Mommy-Files) says:
    September 18, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    I love Hostess products! Sno Balls are so good!

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    Kristy says:
    September 17, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Subscriber!

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    Kristy says:
    September 17, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    I love the powdered donettes!

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    Karen Medlin says:
    September 17, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    following Hostess Snacks on twitter
    karenmed409 at comcast dot net

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    September 17, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    subscriber
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    Karen Medlin says:
    September 17, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    tweeted http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/4054219287
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    Karen Medlin says:
    September 17, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I would like to try the 100 calorie pack of Carrot Cake
    karenmed409 at comcast dot net

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    Julie Cutshaw says:
    September 17, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    I Subscribe to your newsletter via email :-)
    sewitupjulie@gmail.com

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    Julie Cutshaw says:
    September 17, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    I follow you on twitter & tweeted this yummy hostess giveaway! thank you kindly :-)
    sewitupjulie@gmail.com

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    Julie Cutshaw says:
    September 17, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    main entry: I think I’d like to try the Donettes – mini donuts & I follow Hostess on Twitter as itsallnew2me
    sewitupjulie@gmail.com

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    susan says:
    September 17, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    I’m a subscriber.

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    susan says:
    September 17, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    I’d love to try the Twinkie Bites!

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    Sara Broers says:
    September 16, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    I tweeted this at saramomof2

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    Sara Broers says:
    September 16, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    A Ding Dong looks interesting- gotta love Hostess and chocolate!

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    Carla Pullum says:
    September 16, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Ho Ho’s looks good! It’s funny how they come up with these names. Ding Dong’s, Twinkies and they all look so good! Gottal love them!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    Maggie M says:
    September 16, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    I’m subscribed to your newsletter by email:)

    maggie@mannwieler.com

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    Maggie M says:
    September 16, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    I follow mommygoggles on Twitter as “Smokeysmom” and Tweeted this YUMMY giveaway: http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/4043464262

    maggie@mannwieler.com

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    Maggie M says:
    September 16, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    I now follow Hostess_Snacks on Twitter as “Smokeysmom” :)

    maggie@mannwieler.com

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    Maggie M says:
    September 16, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Hey, Hostess has 100 Calorie Snack Packs! I’d love to try the Chocolate Cupcakes in the 100 Cal. Snack Pack, but I won’t say no to a coupon for a box of Hostess Cupcakes, LOL I LOVE those things!

    maggie@mannwieler.com

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    Jackie says:
    September 16, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    I subscribe via email

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    Jackie says:
    September 16, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    I’d love to try the 100 calorie snack Strawberry Cupcakes. Thanks for the review and giveaway!

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    September 16, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    subscriber

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    sandra says:
    September 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    i’d love to try the ding dongs

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    Ellen C. says:
    September 16, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I’m a subscriber.

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    Ellen C. says:
    September 16, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I’d like to try their 100 calorie carrot cakes. Thanks for the chance.

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    September 16, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    I’m an e-mail subscriber

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    September 16, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I’d love to try the Golden Cupcakes

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    September 15, 2009 at 9:54 PM

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    September 15, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    I like the chocolate Hostess Cupcakes the best
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    September 15, 2009 at 2:36 PM

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