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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
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These Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft, pumpkin-spiced cake rounds sandwiched with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall, they deliver a comforting, melt-in-your-mouth experience with perfectly balanced warm spices and pumpkin richness. Easy to make, customizable, and ideal for sharing at seasonal gatherings or cozy treats.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves (spiced cake mix blend)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or dairy-free butter alternative)
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan version)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Filling Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (or dairy-free cream cheese)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk (or plant-based milk)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves), and brown sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until evenly incorporated and smooth.
  2. Scoop and Bake the Cake Rounds: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, place dollops of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely.
  3. Prepare the Creamy Filling: While the cakes cool, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add heavy cream or milk gradually until you reach a spreadable, fluffy consistency suitable for sandwiching.
  4. Assemble the Whoopie Pies: Spread a generous amount of frosting on the flat side of one cooled cake round. Top with another cake round and gently press together. Repeat with remaining cake rounds.

Notes

  • Measure ingredients precisely for even baking and proper texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain lightness and tenderness.
  • Cool cake rounds completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth, silky frosting.
  • Store assembled pies in an airtight container to retain moisture and freshness.

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Keywords: pumpkin, whoopie pies, fall dessert, pumpkin spice, cream cheese frosting, gluten-free, vegan option

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