Chocolate Covered Strawberry CupCakes

Company: Hostess Brands LLC, Kansas City, MO

Introduced: December

Distribution: National

Suggested Retail: $3.99 for a 12.7-ounce box

Product Snapshot: Hostess Brands’ new limited edition Chocolate Covered Strawberry CupCakes will be available through Valentine’s Day. The treats feature strawberry cake with a crème filling, topped with chocolate frosting sporting a pink icing squiggle. A box has eight individually wrapped cupcakes.

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