Description
Celebrate this 4th of July with vibrant and delicious Cake Mix Whoopie Pies! These festive treats are quick to make and bring the spirit of Independence Day right to your dessert table. Featuring colorful red and blue layers, each whoopie pie is filled with creamy frosting that will delight guests of all ages. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or any celebration, these whoopie pies require minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a family gathering, these easy-to-make treats will surely impress and become a favorite for all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 ounces instant vanilla pudding
- 8 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- For the frosting: 2 egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix and vanilla pudding. Add butter and eggs; mix until smooth.
- Divide batter into two bowls; color one red and the other blue using gel food coloring.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of each colored batter onto sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 9 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prepare frosting by beating egg whites, powdered sugar, shortening, vanilla extract, and milk until creamy.
- Pair cookies of similar size; spread frosting on one flat side before topping with its match.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg