Description
4th of July Cake Mix Whoopie Pies are the ultimate festive treat to celebrate Independence Day! These deliciously soft sandwich cookies, filled with creamy buttercream frosting, are as easy to make as they are delightful to eat. With vibrant red and blue colors, they embody the spirit of the holiday and make for a show-stopping dessert at any summer gathering. Perfect for family reunions, backyard barbecues, or picnics, these whoopie pies promise smiles all around. Whip them up using a simple box cake mix for a quick and enjoyable baking experience that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 ounces instant vanilla pudding
- 8 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- For the frosting: 2 egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup shortening
- 4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix and pudding. Add butter and eggs; blend until smooth. Incorporate red and blue food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Scoop dollops of batter onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for approximately 9 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating egg whites and shortening together; gradually add sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread frosting on one cookie half and top with another.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg