Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring and edible decorations for a joker-inspired look
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Spoon batter onto baking sheets to form 12-15 equal-sized rounds.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely on wire racks.
- In a bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Add food coloring for joker theme.
- Fill piping bag with the filling and pipe onto flat sides of cooled cakes.
- Sandwich pairs together to complete the whimsical joker-inspired whoopie pies.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering consistency.
- Let the filled whoopie pies rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set the filling.
- Decorate with edible glitter or themed edible decorations for extra playful flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (~80g)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
