Patriotic Whoopie Pies for July (Printable Version)
Soft cocoa cakes filled with marshmallow buttercream, decorated red, white, and blue for summer gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Whoopie Pie Cakes
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 cup buttermilk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Filling
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
12 - 7 ounces marshmallow creme
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
15 - Red food coloring
16 - Blue food coloring
17 - Patriotic sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Incorporate the egg by mixing until smooth.
04 - Add buttermilk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient blend, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
05 - Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop 24 even rounds of batter spaced 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cake surfaces are set and spring back lightly when touched. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
07 - In a clean bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
08 - Divide filling evenly among three bowls. Leave one bowl plain, color one with red food coloring, and the third with blue food coloring, mixing until colors are vibrant.
09 - Pipe or spoon a generous layer of filling onto the flat side of half the cakes. Top with the remaining cakes to create sandwiches.
10 - Roll filled edges in patriotic sprinkles or pipe additional colored frosting on top, as desired. Chill for 30 minutes for firmer handling before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Honestly, the three-color frosting trick dazzles a crowd before anyone takes a bite.
- They're impossibly soft, surprisingly easy, and perfect for making ahead during a busy holiday week.
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- If the cakes are even slightly warm when filled, the frosting will melt and slip out the sides—patience is everything.
- Gel food colorings not only stay vibrant, but won’t make your filling overly loose or sticky.
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- If you pipe your batter onto parchment using a template, the cakes will come out perfectly matched every time.
- Chill filled whoopie pies for the cleanest cuts and easiest handling at the party.