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Cozy Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Creamy Filling

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Soft red velvet whoopie pies with a luscious, creamy filling that come together quickly for a comforting and delicious treat perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
  7. Portion the batter using a cookie scoop or tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cakes spring back lightly and have a slight crack on top. Do not overbake.
  9. Cool the cakes completely on a wire rack before filling.
  10. Prepare the filling by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  11. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add heavy cream if desired and beat until fluffy.
  12. Assemble the whoopie pies by spreading or piping about 2 tablespoons of filling onto one cake and sandwiching with another. Press gently.
  13. Chill assembled pies in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to firm up the filling or serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps in filling. Cool cakes completely before filling to prevent melting. Adjust batter thickness with buttermilk if needed. Chill assembled pies to firm filling or serve immediately.

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