Red Velvet Whoopie Pies (Printable Version)
Soft red velvet cakes sandwiched with fluffy marshmallow cream for a delightful treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Red Velvet Cakes
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
10 - 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
11 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
→ Marshmallow Filling
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 7 oz marshmallow creme
15 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
16 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and 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 the batter is evenly colored.
06 - Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
07 - Drop 24 evenly sized mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the 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 store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These little sandwich cookies feel like eating a cloud that happens to be chocolate
- The marshmallow filling stays fluffy for days, unlike buttercream that can harden
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make your cakes tough instead of tender
- Room temperature ingredients blend together much more smoothly than cold ones
03 -
- Use a kitchen scale to weigh your flour for consistent results every time
- Chill the assembled whoopie pies for 15 minutes before serving for easier handling