Description
Soft cocoa cakes meet fluffy coffee cream in this bakery style dessert that’s easy to make at home. They’re sweet, tender, and perfect for parties, coffee breaks, or a cozy weekend bake.
Ingredients
Chocolate Coffee Whoopie Pie Cakes
2 cups all purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
½ cup strongly brewed coffee, cooled
Coffee Cream Filling
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 tablespoon hot milk or hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Heat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder until evenly combined.
- Cream the butter: Beat the butter and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
- Finish the batter: Add the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the milk and cooled coffee. Mix just until the batter is thick and smooth.
- Bake the cakes: Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the pans, spacing them apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops spring back lightly, then cool completely.
- Make the filling: Dissolve the espresso powder in the hot milk or hot water. Beat the butter, add the powdered sugar, then mix in the espresso mixture, vanilla, and enough milk to make a fluffy filling.
- Assemble the pies: Match the cakes by size, pipe or spoon filling onto the flat side of half, then top with the remaining cakes and press gently.
Notes
Chill the filled whoopie pies for neater edges, then let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze wrapped pies for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate coffee whoopie pies