Calling all chocolate lovers! This whoopie pie has your name written all over it. A layer of super rich frosting sandwiched between two layers of moist, decadent chocolate cake. These gems are guaranteed to send you into chocolately bliss. My-easy-to-use, gluten-free, vegan, top 8 free (except coconut), Chocolate Cake Mix makes it so easy to to make these unforgettable treats in your home kitchen.

Can’t decide between a cake and a cookie? No worries. You get the combination of both with a whoopie pie. Whoopie pies are the best of both worlds. They are hand-held, soft, chewy, portable cakes. Seriously? Does it get better than this? They are a great fuss-free treat for birthday parties, making far less mess than cake. You can fill them with a variety of frostings so everyone gets their favorite. They also freeze well. Make up a large batch and tuck them away for picnics, parties, or just because.

You can whip these whoopie pies up in no time flat. That’s good because they will quickly become a family favorite. Let me suggest that you make the frosting while the cakes are baking. Be sure that the cakes are fully cooled before adding the frosting, otherwise, you will end up with broken cakes and melted frosting everywhere. Let’s make these tasty treats…

In addition to my Chocolate Cake Mix, all you need are 2 basic ingredients to make the tops and bottoms of these yummy cake sandwiches and 4 or 5 (depending on if you are making chocolate or vanilla frosting) ingredients to make the velvety frosting in the middle.

INGREDIENTS

Cake

Full-fat coconut milk, good fats
Vanilla extract, the good stuff

Frosting

Coconut butter, palm shortening, or seed butter
Powdered sugar, organic
Vanilla extract, the good stuff
Water (may need more depending on desired consistency, especially if making chocolate frosting)
*Cocoa powder if making the chocolate frosting

INSTRUCTIONS

Cake

Preheat oven to 350°.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix coconut milk and vanilla extract in a large bowl until combined well.
Add Chocolate Cake Mix, and stir well.
Drop 12 scoops of batter onto a baking sheet to make individual sandwiches. You will need a top and a bottom for each of the six sandwiches.
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
Allow them to cool completely before assembly.

Frosting

Combine the "butter," powdered sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder if using, and 4 Tablespoons of water in a bowl with an electric mixer.
Add more water as needed to make a smoother frosting.

NOTES:

Assembly

Spread frosting onto the bottom of one of the cakes, and press the bottom of another cake on top of the frosting to make a sandwich.

Storage

Place assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Whoopie pies freeze well. Wrap them individually with plastic wrap or put several in a freezer bag.

Serving

Whoopie pies are best served at room temperature, so be sure to remove them from the refrigerator or freezer in plenty of time before serving them.

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Yield: 6

Author: Elizabeth Durham