Decadent Chocolate Whoopie Cakes
Indulge in these delightful Decadent Chocolate Whoopie Cakes, a lighter twist on the classic whoopie pie! Perfect for bake sales, school treats, or summer picnics, these soft chocolate cookies are filled with a luscious and fluffy cream filling that will make your taste buds dance. Each bite delivers a rich cocoa flavor without excessive fat, allowing you to enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt. Whip up a batch and share them with friends and family, or keep them all for yourself!
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
sugar
1 cup (Granulated)
vegetable oil or canola oil
6 tablespoons (Choose your preference)
eggs
2 (Large, at room temperature)
all-purpose flour
2 cups (Sifted)
baking cocoa
1/2 cup (Unsweetened)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (Leavening agent)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (Sea salt or kosher salt)
milk
4 tablespoons (Whole or skim, as preferred)
butter or shortening
4 tablespoons (Softened, at room temperature)
confectioners' sugar
3-3 1/4 cups (Sifted)
vanilla extract or mint extract
1/4 teaspoon (Choose your flavor)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease your cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and vegetable or canola oil. Beat together until the mixture is crumbly. Next, add the eggs and continue to beat well until the mixture is smooth.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
4
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until just combined. Stir in milk and ensure everything is well blended.
5
Using lightly floured hands, roll the dough into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place the balls on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each one. Use the bottom of a lightly greased flat-bottom glass to gently flatten each ball.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-6 minutes or until the tops are slightly cracked and the cookies spring back when lightly touched. Allow to cool on the sheets for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
7
For the filling, beat together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the milk and your choice of vanilla or mint extract, mixing until fluffy and well combined.
8
Once the cookies have cooled, pipe or spread the filling onto the flat bottom of one cookie, then sandwich it with another cookie, pressing gently to secure.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Chocolate Whoopie Cakes?
They are a lighter twist on the classic whoopie pie, featuring soft chocolate cookies and a fluffy cream filling.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 425°F (220°C).
How should I prepare the cookie sheets?
Lightly grease them with nonstick cooking spray or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
What is the first step in mixing the wet ingredients?
Combine the sugar and your choice of vegetable or canola oil and beat until the mixture is crumbly.
When should the eggs be added to the recipe?
Add the eggs after the sugar and oil are combined, then beat until the mixture is smooth.
What dry ingredients are required?
You will need sifted all-purpose flour, unsweetened baking cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
Should I mix the dry ingredients separately?
Yes, whisk the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients.
How do I combine the dry and wet mixtures?
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet sugar mixture and mix thoroughly until just combined.
At what point is the milk added to the dough?
Stir the milk into the dough after the dry and wet ingredients have been blended together.
How do I shape the cookie dough?
Using lightly floured hands, roll the dough into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
How much space should be left between cookies on the baking sheet?
Leave about 2 inches between each dough ball to allow for spreading.
How do I flatten the dough balls?
Use the bottom of a lightly greased flat-bottom glass to gently flatten each ball.
How long do the whoopie cakes need to bake?
Bake them for 5 to 6 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are done baking?
The tops should be slightly cracked and the cookies should spring back when lightly touched.
What is the cooling process for the cookies?
Allow them to cool on the sheets for 3 minutes before moving them to wire racks to cool completely.
What ingredients make up the filling?
The filling consists of softened butter or shortening, sifted confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla or mint extract.
How do I prepare the cream filling?
Beat the butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth, then gradually add milk and extract until fluffy.
What flavor extracts work well in the filling?
You can choose either vanilla extract or mint extract based on your flavor preference.
How do I assemble the whoopie cakes?
Pipe or spread filling onto the flat bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another, pressing gently.
Are these whoopie cakes suitable for school treats?
Yes, they are perfect for school treats, bake sales, and summer picnics.
Can I use canola oil instead of vegetable oil?
Yes, you can use either vegetable oil or canola oil based on your preference.
Should the eggs be at a specific temperature?
It is recommended to use large eggs at room temperature for the best results.
What kind of cocoa should be used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of unsweetened baking cocoa.
How much confectioners' sugar is needed for the filling?
The recipe requires between 3 and 3 1/4 cups of sifted confectioners' sugar.
What type of salt should I use?
You can use either sea salt or kosher salt.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 11 ingredients required for this recipe.
Is it okay to use shortening instead of butter in the filling?
Yes, the recipe allows for either 4 tablespoons of softened butter or shortening.
Why are these considered 'decadent'?
They provide a rich cocoa flavor and a luscious, fluffy filling while being a lighter version of the traditional recipe.
What is the texture of the cookies?
The cookies are described as soft with a slightly cracked top.
Can I make these for a party?
Absolutely, they are noted as being great party food and treats for sharing with friends.