Red Velvet Whoopie Pies (Printable)
Velvety red chocolate cakes sandwiched with fluffy marshmallow cream filling in every bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Red Velvet Cakes
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
11 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring
→ Marshmallow Filling
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - Pinch of salt
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
05 - Mix in red food coloring until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
07 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop 24 evenly sized mounds of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until cakes spring back when lightly touched. Cool completely on a wire rack.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
10 - Add marshmallow creme, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and airy.
11 - Spread or pipe a generous tablespoon of marshmallow filling onto the flat side of half the cakes. Top with remaining cakes to form sandwiches.
12 - Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marshmallow filling stays impossibly light for days, unlike buttercream that can turn dense
- These travel beautifully and actually taste better after sitting overnight
02 -
- Overmixing the batter once flour is added makes the cakes tough instead of tender
- Warm whoopie pies will melt the filling, so patience during cooling is nonnegotiable
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a finer crumb
- Tap the baking sheets on the counter once before baking to release any air bubbles