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Soft Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Filling

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Soft red velvet whoopie pies with a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling that are quick and easy to make, perfect for any occasion and loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (10g) cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or dairy-free milk with a splash of vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel color preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Pinch of salt (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Mix in red food coloring and white vinegar.
  6. With mixer on low, alternately add the dry ingredients in three parts and buttermilk in two parts, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  7. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, drop batter onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Cakes should spring back lightly when touched and have a matte surface.
  9. Transfer cakes to cooling racks and let cool completely.
  10. For the filling, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on high for 3-4 minutes until fluffy and spreadable.
  11. Spread or pipe about 2 tablespoons of filling onto the flat side of one cake, then sandwich with another cake, pressing gently to spread filling evenly.
  12. Chill assembled whoopie pies in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to set the filling.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cakes. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best results. Chill assembled pies for 30 minutes before serving to set filling. If batter is too thick, add a splash more buttermilk; if too thin, add a little flour. Baking times may vary by oven; test with a toothpick for doneness.

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Keywords: red velvet, whoopie pies, cream cheese filling, easy dessert, homemade, soft cakes, holiday treats

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