Whoopie Pies with 7 Minute Frosting
Indulge in pure nostalgia with these decadent Whoopie Pies featuring a fluffy, homemade 7-minute frosting. Perfectly moist and chocolatey cake-like cookies are sandwiched with a glossy marshmallow-like frosting, creating a dessert that’s delightfully rich yet irresistibly light. Crafted with unsweetened cocoa powder and buttermilk for a soft crumb, these treats are elevated by the delicate sweetness and airy texture of the frosting made using a classic double boiler technique. Ideal for special occasions or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, these whoopie pies promise to steal the show. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, this recipe also offers the charm of a timeless favorite paired with the sophistication of artisanal baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 whole Large egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cups Buttermilk
- 2 whole Egg whites
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 0.25 cups Cold water
- 0.25 teaspoons Cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Reduce mixer speed to low, and alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk in three additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined, without overmixing.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop 2-tablespoon-sized dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies spring back when gently pressed in the center.
Let the cookies cool completely on wire racks before assembling.
To make the 7-minute frosting, combine the egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl or the metal bowl of a stand mixer.
Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture constantly over medium heat until it becomes thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks, about 7 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the heat, add the vanilla extract, and continue beating for 1-2 minutes until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
To assemble, pair up the cookies that are similar in size. Spread a generous dollop of frosting on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with the flat side of its pair.
Repeat until all cookies are assembled. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 111.2 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.3 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 471 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 3529 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 698.5 g | 254% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 514.4 g | ||
| Protein | 47.0 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 933 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
