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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe Easy Homemade Treat with Creamy Frosting

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Soft, cakey red velvet whoopie pies paired with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting make a nostalgic and irresistible treat perfect for sharing or sneaking away for yourself.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 2 cups (240g), sifted for lightness
  • Cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons (unsweetened, preferably Dutch-processed for richer color)
  • Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup (200g)
  • Unsalted butter – ½ cup (113g), softened
  • Large eggs – 2, room temperature
  • Buttermilk powder – 2 tablespoons (optional; if unavailable, substitute with ½ cup buttermilk liquid)
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Red food coloring – 2 tablespoons (gel-based)
  • White vinegar – 1 teaspoon
  • Cream cheese – 8 ounces (225g), softened
  • Unsalted butter – ¼ cup (57g), softened
  • Powdered sugar – 2 cups (240g), sifted
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Pinch of salt

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 sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk powder (or liquid buttermilk), folding gently until just combined.
  6. Stir in white vinegar last; batter will lighten and become frothy.
  7. Drop rounded spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons or 30g each) onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until tops are set and spring back lightly when pressed.
  9. Remove from oven and transfer cakes to cooling racks; cool completely before frosting.
  10. In a clean bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until fluffy and spreadable. Adjust consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  12. Pair cakes of similar size; spread or pipe about 1 tablespoon frosting onto flat side of one cake and sandwich with another.
  13. Chill assembled whoopie pies for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep cakes tender. Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning batter. Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth mixing and even baking. Chill frosting if too soft before assembling. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking. Piping frosting makes assembly neater but a spoon works fine.

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