Classic Chocolate Whoopie Pies
These are the classic cake-like whoopie pies you find in New England. The filling uses marshmallow fluff to keep it from being just a grainy buttercream, giving it a smooth, stable texture.
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Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cakes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 stick, softened
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
For the Filling
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 heaping tbsp marshmallow fluff
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Beat 1/4 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix in flour mixture alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour. Do not overmix.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto baking sheet, 2 inches apart, making 12 cakes.
- Bake 7-8 minutes until cakes spring back when touched.
- Cool on sheet briefly, then transfer to wire rack until completely cool.
- Beat 6 tablespoons butter until fluffy.
- Add confectioners' sugar, marshmallow fluff, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Spread filling on flat side of one cake, top with another cake. Repeat to make 6 whoopie pies.
Notes
Cakes must be completely cool before filling. Store assembled pies in airtight container.
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