APPLE CIDER WHOOPIE PIES
Their name may be fun to say, but whoopie pies aren't really pies at all but rather soft, cakelike cookie sandwiches. These are inspired by a classic apple cider doughnut and, true to form, are dusted with cinnamon sugar. Apple cider that's been reduced and a bit of apple butter work in tandem to subtly flavor the fluffy cakes, and good old cream cheese frosting makes the ideal filling. For beautiful, uniformly sized cakes, use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the batter for baking. If you don't have one, they might bake up a little wonky, but they'll still taste delightful.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories cakes, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 55m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring the apple cider to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue to cook the cider until it has reduced to 1/4 cup/60 milliliters, about 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely. (You can pop the reduced cider in the fridge or freezer to cool faster while you continue.)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat the room-temperature butter and brown sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add egg, apple butter and reduced apple cider, and beat until combined. Your batter may look like it has separated slightly, and that's O.K. Add the dry mixture and mix just until combined, again scraping the bowl as necessary.
- Portion the dough into 2-tablespoon scoops on 2 parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets, about 1 1/2-inches apart. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until the cakes are puffed and set, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer sheets to racks. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the granulated sugar. Brush the tops of the warm cakes with a bit of the melted butter and gently toss them in the sugar mixture. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and beat to combine. Spread about 2 tablespoons of filling on the flat side of half of the cakes. Top with the other halves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 238 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ruiz Honggoo
[email protected]These whoopie pies are delicious! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is light and creamy. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Justine Mubanga
[email protected]I've made these whoopie pies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Jangaiz_ khan7
[email protected]These whoopie pies are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm and comforting, and they have a delicious apple cider flavor.
Ramu Saud
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of apple cider, but I really enjoyed these whoopie pies. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
legendary gamez
[email protected]These whoopie pies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Muxyadin Axmed
[email protected]The frosting on these whoopie pies is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake.
Md Imranimran1
[email protected]I made these whoopie pies with my kids and they had a lot of fun. It's a great recipe for a family baking project.
cute lavie
[email protected]These whoopie pies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're also really portable, so they're great for taking to picnics or potlucks.
Tekeba Tebabal
[email protected]I love the apple cider flavor in these whoopie pies. It's so unique and delicious.
Judy Steyn
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Talal Khattak
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of whoopie pies, but these apple cider ones are amazing! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Sao Dabeni
[email protected]I made these whoopie pies for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Poben Sarkar
[email protected]These apple cider whoopie pies are the perfect fall treat! They're moist and fluffy, with a delicious apple cider flavor. The frosting is light and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake.