Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Buttercream Filling
Give this homemade chocolate chip whoopie pies with cherries recipe a try. Soft buttery chocolate chip and cherry whoopie pies filled with a sweet buttercream.
Servings: 12 Whoopie Pies
Calories: 637kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp Kosher salt
- 4 Tbsp sweet cream butter room temp
- 1 ½ Cups dark brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 Cup whole milk
- 2 Cups maraschino cherries chopped
- 1 Cup mini chocolate chips
Vanilla Frosting:
- 1 ½ Cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ Cups sweet cream butter softened
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large piping bag with star tip
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ and prepare your whoopie pie pan.
- Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside after mixing well.
- Use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer to blend the wet ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients with milk to the wet mixture, ensuring to mix well and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the whoopie pie batter into the slots of the whoopie pie pan.
- Once baked, remove the whoopie pies from the oven and allow them to cool on a cooling rack before proceeding.
- Prepare the homemade frosting by mixing the ingredients until smooth.
- Pipe a ring of the freshly made frosting onto the center of one cookie, then top it with another cookie to complete your whoopie pie.
Notes
- Don’t Overmix the Batter: To ensure your whoopie pies remain light and fluffy, mix the batter until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cakes.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For the best results, ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This helps to achieve a smoother batter and frosting.
- Checking for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of a cake to check if it’s done. If it comes out clean, your whoopie pies are ready to be taken out of the oven.
- Consistent Size: Use a cookie scoop or a measuring spoon to ensure all your whoopie pies are the same size. This not only helps them bake evenly but also makes assembling them easier.
- Cool Completely Before Filling: Allow the cakes to cool completely before adding the frosting. Warm cakes can cause the frosting to melt and make a mess.
- Get Creative with Frosting: Use a piping bag with a star tip to add an elegant touch to your whoopie pies, or simply spread the frosting with a knife for a rustic look.
- Test Your Baking Soda: Make sure your baking soda is active for the cakes to rise properly. You can test it by adding a little vinegar; if it bubbles, it’s good to use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Whoopie Pie | Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg