RED VELVET WHOOPIE PIES WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FILLING

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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
One 18.25-ounce box red velvet cake mix
3 eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 cup milk, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for dusting
1/4 teaspoon fine salt

Steps:

  • For the whoopie pies: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cake mix, eggs, 1 cup water, vegetable oil, vanilla and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl with a spatula occasionally. Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Cut out an equal number of heart shapes with a cookie cutter and set aside while you make the filling.
  • For the filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until soft, about 1 minute. Add the chocolate, milk and vanilla, and beat to incorporate. Reduce the speed to low and add the powdered sugar and salt. Once the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat until the filling is fluffy, about another minute.
  • To assemble the whoopie pies, use a small spatula or spoon to gently spread a generous tablespoon of the filling over the surface of one of the hearts. Top with another heart and gently press down to sandwich. Repeat with the remaining hearts. Dust lightly with powdered sugar, and serve.

Damian Agaba
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These whoopie pies are so delicious and easy to make! I will definitely be making these again.


Deen Lavers
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I made these whoopie pies for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again for my next potluck.


David Hatts
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These whoopie pies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


md nuralam
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I made these whoopie pies for my son's birthday party and he loved them! He said they were the best whoopie pies he's ever had. I will definitely be making these again for his next birthday party.


nel Pa
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I'm not a fan of cream cheese frosting, so I used a chocolate ganache instead. The whoopie pies were still delicious, but they were a bit richer than I would have liked.


Anastasia princesse
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These whoopie pies are so cute and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making these again for future parties.


Ollie
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I made these whoopie pies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again for my next bake sale.


Thobi Molotsane
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I had a hard time finding red food coloring, so I used beet juice instead. The cake still turned out great, but it was a little less vibrant than I would have liked.


Ray Walls
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These whoopie pies were a bit dry for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


R R
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I'm not a huge fan of red velvet cake, but I decided to try this recipe anyway and I'm so glad I did! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Vimbai Vengesai
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These whoopie pies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it! The red velvet cake is so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate cream cheese filling is to die for. I will definitely be making these again for special occas


Flo&Bell Tait
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I made these red velvet whoopie pies for my husband's Valentine's Day dessert and he loved them! They were so moist and fluffy, and the filling was the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Patty Doerflein
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These red velvet whoopie pies were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and the chocolate cream cheese filling was divine. I will definitely be making these again.