Description
Spooky halloween whoopie pies combine chocolate cake-like cookies with creamy marshmallow filling for a festive treat. Ghostly decorations and orange-tinted frosting make these classic desserts perfect for seasonal celebrations you’ll enjoy creating and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 15.25 ounces (432 grams) Devil’s Food cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 4-serving box chocolate fudge instant pudding
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) water
Frosting and Decorations:
- 2 16 ounces (907 grams) tubs vanilla cake icing
- Orange food coloring gel
- Edible black glitter
- Powdered sugar
- Candy eyes
Garnish:
- Black licorice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even baking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, amalgamate the Devil’s food cake mix with water, vegetable oil, eggs, and pudding mix. Utilize an electric mixer to blend the ingredients thoroughly until a smooth, consistent batter emerges.
- Select your preferred Whoopie Pie size: for larger versions, distribute 18 uniform batter portions onto a Silpat-lined baking sheet, carefully crafting circular shapes. For petite treats, create 36 delicate batter rounds.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 7-10 minutes, monitoring the cakes’ texture until they achieve a soft, springy consistency. Allow the cakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- Transform vanilla icing into a vibrant Halloween palette by incorporating orange food coloring gel, stirring until the desired intense hue is achieved.
- Construct the Whoopie Pies by applying a generous layer of orange-tinted icing onto the flat surface of one cake, then gently pressing a second cake on top to form a delectable sandwich.
- Enhance the festive appearance by delicately sprinkling edible black glitter across the Whoopie Pie surfaces, creating a sparkling Halloween effect.
- For an extra creative touch, experiment with powdered sugar stenciling or craft whimsical spider-themed Whoopie Pies by attaching black licorice legs and playful candy eyes.
Notes
- Customize cake mix by swapping devil’s food for other flavors like chocolate or spice cake for varied Halloween themes.
- Ensure even baking by using a cookie scoop or piping bag to create uniform cake circles with consistent sizes.
- Prevent sticky mess by chilling the iced Whoopie Pies for 15 minutes before serving, which helps set the frosting and creates cleaner edges.
- Boost moisture by adding a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the cake batter, creating a softer, more tender texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg