Description

Indulge in rich, moist Stuffed Dark Chocolate Whoopie Pies featuring deep dark chocolate cakes filled with a creamy, luscious filling. Perfectly balanced with intense chocolate flavor, tender texture, and customizable fillings, these classic treats are ideal for any occasion or comforting homemade dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Dark Chocolate Cakes

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for gluten-free)
1 tsp baking soda
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan option)
2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Creamy Filling

8 oz cream cheese or ½ cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Batter: Whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and light. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beating gently until fully combined and velvety.
Bake the Cakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dollops of batter evenly spaced on the sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cakes spring back lightly to the touch. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese or heavy cream with powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract until fluffy and smooth. Adjust sweetness or thickness as desired by adding more sugar or cream to achieve a spreadable, creamy texture that complements the tender cakes.
Assemble the Whoopie Pies: Pair similarly sized cakes together. Generously spread the filling on the flat side of one cake, then gently press the matched cake on top. Repeat with remaining cakes and filling. Chill assembled whoopie pies for at least 30 minutes to set the filling before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother batter blending.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cakes.
Use a cookie scoop for consistent cake sizing for even sandwiches.
Chill the whoopie pies for at least 30 minutes before serving for better slicing and flavor.
Use fresh cocoa powder for the richest chocolate taste.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
Calories: 320
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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