Treat your Valentine to Simply the best Whoopie Pies! An adorable and oh, so yummy chocolate treat for your sweetheart.
Simply the Best Whoopie Pies
Make your hubby, kids or teacher smile with a Valentine's Day goodie they will l-o-v-e! Who wouldn't like to find one of these marshmallowy dreams in their lunch?? Whether you consider them a cookie, cake or pie, these whoopie pies are so yummy and cute - they would warm anyone's heart.
These whoopie pies can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to assemble. Make sure to bring the filling to room temperature before you fill the pies.
If you need a Heart Whoopie Pie Pan
Printable Recipe
Whoopie Pies
Equipment
- Heart Shaped Pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup firming packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Whoopie Pie Filling
- 6 Tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 jar marshmallow creme {about 7 oz.}
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring {optional}
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray Whoopie Pie pan with non-stick spray.
- In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add half the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix on low speed.
- When dry ingredients are almost incorporated, stop the mixer and add the buttermilk.
- Continue mixing on low speed until all ingredients are almost incorporated. Stop the mixer and add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix on low until just combined.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into each cavity. Make sure batter is spread to the edges. Cavity should be about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the top of the cake springs back when touched.
- Allow cakes to cook in pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely before filling.
- To assemble pies, spread about 1 tablespoon filling on one cake and sandwich with another cake.
Filling
- In large bowl, beat butter with mixer until creamy.
- Add sugar and salt to the butter; mix well.
- Add marshmallow creme and vanilla; blend well.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Use immediately to fill whoopie pies or refrigerate up to 1 week. Bring back to room temperature and beat lightly before using.
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Happy Valentine's Day friends!
If you're looking for more Valentine's Day treats, check out these Valentine Heart Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Cristina at Ava's Alphabet says
Oh, yum! These look amazing and the heart shaped pan is adorable. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try this recipe.
Erin says
Yes, the heart-shape is just too cute. I think you could use the pan year round for your baked goods to let people know they were made with heart 🙂
Joanna at Everyday Made Fresh says
Just the other day I was telling my kids that I wanted to make whoopie pies, since I've never made them before. I got on Pinterest looked at one recipe and stepped back because it called for so many ingredients. I love how simple you've made yours! Thank you for linking up with us at The Wednesday Showcase this week1
Erin says
Yes, this recipe was pretty simple...the hardest part was filling each heart with batter:) Thanks for stopping by!
Jenna Owens says
Mmm! These sound amazing. I've always wanted to try making whoopie pies at home. They would be perfect for a Valentine's Day treat. Thanks for sharing your recipe at the Wednesday Showcase!
Erin says
They are the perfect Valentine's Day treat! What sweetheart wouldn't love these...especially if they were a chocolate lover!
Emily says
These are so sweet! And they look absolutely delicious, too 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Creative Spark; I chose your recipe to be one of our Features at tomorrow's party. I hope you'll stop by and link up again!
Erin says
Yeah! Thanks for the feature! You all have a great party!
CakePants says
These are so lovely! They would definitely put a smile on anyone's face. I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Erin says
I know, so cute! They make me smile every time I make them! Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Angela says
These look amazing! I was just looking for a fun Valentine's Day treat to make & here it is. Pinning!!
Erin says
Thanks for the pin! They make such a great presentation and they taste so good 🙂 Enjoy!
Stella Lee from Purfylle says
I love the little red heart on top = that's such a sweet touch.
Erin says
Thanks, Stella. Simple and easy, just the way I like my project 🙂