Description
Vibrant whoopie pies with a comforting classic base and playful rainbow frosting. Quick to assemble with chilled dough for perfect shape, these treats blend nostalgia and modern flair for all ages.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg substitute (1/4 cup applesauce or 1 flax egg)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
4 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
6 colorful gel food colorants
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with silicone mats.
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into bowl. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg substitute and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to wet ingredients. Fold in rainbow sprinkles until evenly distributed.
Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a 24mm round tip. Chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes while oven preheats.
Pipe 24 evenly spaced rounds onto baking sheets. Bake for 8 minutes per batch. Let cool completely.
Beat confectioners sugar, 2 tbsp softened butter, and gel colorants until smooth. Divide into 6 portions, each with a different color.
Pipe colored buttercream into cooled cake rounds. Sandwich pairs with frosting. Dust with additional sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Chilling dough is crucial for shape
Substitute 3/4 cup cornstarch + 1/4 cup whole wheat flour for gluten-free
Replace butter with coconut oil if vegan
Confectioners sugar can be substituted with 3 cups brown sugar + 120ml milk for a different flavor profile
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg