Description
Easter Whoopie Pies are a delightful springtime treat that combines moist vanilla cake with creamy pink frosting and colorful sprinkles. These soft, sandwich-like desserts not only look festive on any dessert table but also deliver an irresistible flavor that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Perfect for Easter celebrations, family gatherings, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these whoopie pies are easy to make and fun to customize. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch in no time, making them ideal for baking enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Ingredients
- 1 box French vanilla cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter
- 3 cups Easter sprinkles (divided)
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (for frosting)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine the cake mix, egg, and butter; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in 1 cup of Easter sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough into balls, roll in remaining sprinkles, and place on cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until just set; cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and gel food coloring until creamy.
- Assemble by pairing whoopie pie halves; pipe frosting onto one half before topping with another.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to prevent spreading. Customize frosting colors or flavors by adding extracts.