Description
Experience a burst of color and flavor with these Patriotic 4th of July Whoopie Pies! Perfect for summer festivities, these delightful treats feature a soft, cake-like exterior enveloping a rich vegan marshmallow filling. The vibrant red and blue hues make them an eye-catching centerpiece at any gathering, while their sweet taste is sure to impress family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a picnic, these whoopie pies are easy to make and customizable for any occasion. With 15 servings in one batch, they are perfect for sharing and celebrating your holiday spirit!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup vegan marshmallows fluff
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food colors (blue and red)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Beat butter and light brown sugar until fluffy; add egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter into two bowls; color one red and the other blue using gel food coloring.
- Chill batters for 10 minutes; scoop onto a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until set; cool completely on wire rack.
- Whisk together filling ingredients in a bowl until smooth; pipe onto half of the cakes and sandwich with remaining cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (38g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg