These super simple cheater chocolate whoopie pies start with a boxed cake mix and are filled with a delicious marshamllow fluff filling!
EASY CHOCOLATE WHOOPIE PIES
HOW TO MAKE WHOOPIE PIES:
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, or spray with nonstick spray. I like the parchment paper because it makes cleaning up easier later. Or if you have a silpat, use that. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Using a spring-release cookie scoop, scoop up batter and release into small mounds onto cookie sheet. You should be able to get about 12 circles per sheet.
Now, using the back of your scoop, gently press down (using circular motions) on each mound until the batter spreads out a bit into slightly flatter and wider circles. Just make sure to leave enough room between each circle so batter can spread a bit while baking. Put into oven and bake for about 13-15 minutes. Cakes should feel firm and spring back when you touch them. Once all your cakes have been baked. Allow them to cool for at least 30 minutes.
Now time to make the filling.With electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and salt. Beat in marshmallow fluff until incorporated. Now add food coloring (if you're using). I used about a ¼ teaspoon of Wilton's Kelly Green concentrated paste icing color. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl and continue to mix until it has reached desired color and has been fully incorporated. Refrigerate filling until slightly firm, about 30 minutes. Bowl can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Dollop about a tablespoon of filling on center of flat side of half the cakes. Top with the flat side of the remaining cakes and gently press until filling spreads to edge of cake. Serve. We like to eat these after they've chilled for a bit. I'll individually wrap them in plastic wrap or put them in a container with a lid and pop them in the fridge for an hour or so.
Whoopie pies can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Cook's Tip: Marshmallow fluff can be a wee bit sticky to work with. Spray your measuring cups with nonstick spray to help it come out easier. Also, when you are spooning the filling onto the cakes, do the same thing. Just spray your spoon with nonstick spray and it will slide right out of there.
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ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE
Ingredients
- 1 box box of devil's food cake mix
- eggs, oil, and water (as listed on back of box)
- 12 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature
- 1¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon table salt
- 2½ cups marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, or spray with nonstick spray.
- I like the parchment paper because it makes cleaning up easier later.
- Or if you have a silpat, use that.
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
- Using a spring-release cookie scoop, scoop up batter and release into small mounds onto cookie sheet.
- You should be able to get about 12 circles per sheet.
- Now, using the back of your scoop, gently press down (using circular motions) on each mound until the batter spreads out a bit into slightly flatter and wider circles.
- Just make sure to leave enough room between each circle so batter can spread a bit while baking.
- Put into oven and bake for about 13-15 minutes.
- Cakes should feel firm and spring back when you touch them.
- Once all your cakes have been baked.
- Allow them to cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Now time to make the filling.
- With electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and salt.
- Beat in marshmallow fluff until incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Now add food coloring (if you're using).
- I used about a ¼ teaspoon of Wilton's Kelly Green concentrated paste icing color.
- Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl and continue to mix until it has reached desired color and has been fully incorporated.
- Refrigerate filling until slightly firm, about 30 minutes. (Bowl can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
- Dollop about a tablespoonful filling on center of flat side of half the cakes.
- Top with the flat side of the remaining cakes and gently press until filling spreads to edge of cake. Serve.
Krista
YUM!! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Hope to see you again this week.
Everyday Mom's Meals
Major Mom
I remember reading about this last month. I'm tagging my blog posts right now and came across my own Whoopie-Pie How-To from 2008. Before you and I became online friends in 2009: http://vollmerdp.blogspot.com/2008/01/all-hail-whoopie-pie.html
Carolyn
I would do this with the box cake--and you could do so much! A variety of ideas are popping in my head. You got a new follower! Please check out my blog as well if thats your forte'!
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the country cook
Those are so cute! I love the convenience of using a cake mix as well. I've often thought about doing these...someday I'm going to have to make it happen! 🙂 http://www.delightfulcountrycookin.com
PS - love your name!
Brandy J.
I just found your blog and am your newest follower. These whoopie pies look incredible. Thanks for creating such a fantastic blog -- I'll be back often.
yvette
Hi, All week I've been reading about whoopie pies.They're just starting to overtake the favourable cupcake over here at the moment(If that's possible)I still love mix and matching with cupcakes! I've yet to try these! They look delicious! Yvette x
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Candace
I had no idea that making whoopie pies were so easy! I love them so much. I should give them a try sometime. Thanks, Brandie!
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels
I love how simple these are yet they look sooo good. Love the green color! 🙂
Sue
Both versions look great! It's always nice to have an alternative in a pinch:)
Martha (MM)
I love these! So simple and perfect for any holiday just by changing the filling color!
Have a great weekend 🙂
alice
I love the colours on these babies. I still haven't gotten round to trying whoopie pies and really think it's about time I did. Thank you for sharing the recipe, no matter how simple it is!
Lisa
What a delicious way to celebrate the holiday. That green filling looks great.
Christina
These look awesome! Love the green filling.
Katie @ This Chick Cooks
Can you believe I've never made whoopie pies before? I like the sound of your easy method. I keep wanting to try making some 🙂
Bo
I have never made a whoppie...so thanks for the easier cake mix version.
Kristen
I always make my whoopie pies with a cake mix. It saves so much time and there are so many other foods I would rather make from scratch! Love the green frosting!!
Katrina
I am loving that marshmallow fluff in there! wow!! ♥- Katrina
egb
I love whoopie pies! Yum. Great post.
Pretend Chef
I love festive treats and these look perfect for St. Patricks Day! Yummy!
Jill Colonna
Love them. You've finally convinced me to give whoopie pies a go. Fun colours and look delicious with that marshmallow fluff, too!
Melynda
Yes! Finally a whoopie pie filling that does not call for crisco/shortening. I can't wait to make these. thanks.
Annie's Dish
IMO shortcuts recipes are sometimes the best! This is a great one that I will have to try. I've been dying to make whoopie pies and this just looks too good and easy to pass up! Thanks!
Cakewhiz
How cute! The green filling is perfect for st.pat's day!
Thanks for that tip too 🙂
Haley @ The Girly Girl Cooks
Your whoopie pies are too cute and so festive! I haven't made whoopie pies before and I think I need to do it soon. These look great!
Tiffanee
These look amazing. Love the added green. I want to make them right now..
scratch-made wife
I always think whoopie pies look good, but I've never had the nerve to make them - they look like so much work! And I'm afraid that after all that work I'd feel I was entitled to eating about three of them. 🙂
I'm happy to see your green filling isn't mint. Sometimes I'm just not a mint chocolate fan. Chocolate and marshmallow? Oh, I'm all for that.
Lizzy
Perfect St. Patrick's Day treats! And after making many batches of homemade whoopie pies, I love your shortcake...I don't think my family would even notice the difference 🙂
Lindsey
Yay for whoopie pies! I've been addicted lately, and they can take a bit of time and effort, so I love that you've found a shortcut. These look delightful!
Happy When Not Hungry
Wow these whoopie pies look amazing! Love the bright green too!
MrsJenB
Oh, I love the shortcut way! Too clever. And the "spray the inside of your measuring cup" tip - when I first heard about it, my mind darn near boggled. Great tip!
Becky
You must have had a leprechaun in your kitchen helping you. Your moon pies looks so good, especially for St. Pat's Day!
Mateja ^_^
Lovley beautiful colorful pies! The green and chocolate color contrast looks so great, thank you for sharing 🙂
Carolyn
We all need shortcuts sometimes! Love the green filling, they look wonderful!
Lin Ann
I'm game for any easy baking recipe - I'm a terrible baker! These look great and I like the fluff idea. I was just eating a whoppie pie the other day and complained about how the filling just squeezes out too much. The fluff must keep it all together better. And less dairy, which is a good thing for me! Thanks!
Nicole@HeatOvenTo350
These look delicious, and so festive! What a great idea.
The Country Cook
Haha Bonnie - very true! I'll have to work on those moon pies 🙂
The Country Cook
Lin Ann - we love to eat these cold. Plus, keeping them cold helps with any problems of frosting squeezing out too. 🙂
I really hope you enjoy them if you try it!
carolinaheartstrings
OMG. I want one right now. Those look wonderful and very St. Patrick's Day. Yum.
Sandra
This looks really easy like you said! I love how they turned out. I might just make them, I think that my kids will enjoy it very much! Thanks for sharing!
egbkid
Wo, that is so simple! I think i will have to pick up a jar of marshmallow fluff and do some baking!
Holly
I am all about easy so I think I'd make em the cake box way! They are just too cute for St. Pattys Bran! Love em : )