Decadent Cocoa Whoopie Pies
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of Decadent Cocoa Whoopie Pies, a delightful dessert treat inspired by a beloved small business in Maine. These soft and fluffy pies feature a luscious marshmallow filling sandwiched between two irresistible cocoa-flavored cakes. Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering or a special celebration, these whoopie pies are sure to bring joy and a hint of nostalgia. Make them to impress your friends or keep them as a special dessert for yourself—either way, you won't be disappointed!
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
4 cups (sifted)
salt
2 teaspoons
baking soda
2 teaspoons
cocoa powder
1 cup
granulated sugar
2 cups
hot water
1 cup
butter
1/2 cup (softened)
shortening
1/2 cup (plus 1 1/2 cups for filling)
sour milk
1 cup
large eggs
2
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
marshmallow cream
6 tablespoons
vanilla extract
4 tablespoons
flour
4 tablespoons
milk
4 tablespoons
confectioners' sugar
4 cups
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the sour milk and hot water. Mix until smooth.
4
Using a large cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of batter onto a greased baking sheet, making sure to leave at least 2 inches of space between each one.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
6
For the filling, in a mixing bowl, combine the marshmallow cream, confectioners' sugar, shortening, additional flour, milk, and vanilla. Beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
7
Once the whoopie pie shells are completely cool, spread a generous scoop of filling on the flat side of one shell and top with another shell, flat side down. Press gently to sandwich them together, and enjoy your delicious whoopie pies!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Cocoa Whoopie Pies?
They are a rich, chocolatey dessert consisting of soft cocoa-flavored cakes with a marshmallow filling, inspired by small businesses in Maine.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
How long do the whoopie pie cakes need to bake?
The cakes should be baked for 10 minutes.
How do I know when the cakes are finished baking?
They are done when a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
What ingredients are creamed together first for the batter?
Butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla should be creamed together until light and fluffy.
Which dry ingredients are sifted together?
Flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt are sifted together before being added to the batter.
What liquids are alternated with the dry ingredients during mixing?
Sour milk and hot water are alternated with the sifted flour mixture.
How much cocoa powder is required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of cocoa powder.
What tool is recommended for portioning the batter onto the baking sheet?
A large cookie scoop is used to drop rounded spoonfuls of batter.
How much space should be left between each piece of batter on the sheet?
You should leave at least 2 inches of space between each cake to allow for spreading.
Does the baking sheet need to be prepared?
Yes, the batter should be dropped onto a greased baking sheet.
What is the cooling process for the whoopie pie shells?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
What ingredients are in the marshmallow filling?
The filling consists of marshmallow cream, confectioners' sugar, shortening, flour, milk, and vanilla.
How much marshmallow cream is used in the filling?
The filling requires 6 tablespoons of marshmallow cream.
How much shortening is needed for the filling specifically?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 cups of shortening for the filling.
How much vanilla is used for the entire recipe?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon in the batter and 4 tablespoons in the filling.
How much confectioners' sugar is needed for the filling?
The filling requires 4 cups of confectioners' sugar.
How do you assemble the whoopie pies?
Spread a generous scoop of filling on the flat side of one shell and top with another shell, flat side down, pressing gently together.
What is the texture of the marshmallow filling?
The filling is beaten until it is smooth and creamy.
Where does the inspiration for this recipe come from?
This dessert is inspired by a beloved small business located in Maine.
How much butter is needed and what state should it be in?
You need 1/2 cup of softened butter.
How many eggs are used in the batter?
The recipe calls for 2 large eggs.
How much flour is used in the cake portion of the recipe?
The cake batter requires 4 cups of sifted flour.
Is salt included in the cake batter?
Yes, the recipe uses 2 teaspoons of salt.
What type of sugar is used for the cakes?
The batter uses 2 cups of granulated sugar.
What kind of milk is used in the cake batter?
The recipe specifies using 1 cup of sour milk.
Is flour used in the filling?
Yes, 4 tablespoons of flour are included in the filling mixture.
How many teaspoons of baking soda are needed?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
What is the total number of ingredients in this recipe?
There are 16 ingredients listed for this recipe.
What descriptive tags are associated with this recipe?
The tags include dessert, chocolate, marshmallow filling, Maine recipes, and decadent.