Introduction

Halloween Whoopie Pies are a fun and festive treat perfect for spooky celebrations. These moist chocolate cakes sandwich a vibrant orange vanilla frosting, decorated to delight both kids and adults alike.

A stack of three thick, dark brown chocolate cookie sandwiches is shown, each consisting of two soft, slightly cracked cookies with a thick layer of bright orange frosting in between. The frosting is smooth and creamy, piped evenly in a swirl that peeks out from the edges. Small bits of black sprinkle-like decoration are scattered on the frosting layers. The cookies are placed on a dark surface with a blurred white marbled background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 15.25 oz box Devil’s Food cake mix
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 4-serving box chocolate fudge instant pudding
2 16 oz tubs vanilla cake icing
Orange food coloring gel
Edible black glitter
Powdered sugar
Black licorice
Candy eyes

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil’s food cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and chocolate fudge instant pudding. Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well blended.
Step 3: For larger Whoopie Pies, spoon 18 evenly sized scoops of batter onto Silpat-lined baking sheets, shaping them into rounds. For smaller pies, create 36 smaller batter circles.
Step 4: Bake the cakes for 7 to 10 minutes, adjusting the time based on their size. The cakes should spring back lightly when touched.
Step 5: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on wire racks before decorating.
Step 6: Mix the vanilla cake icing with orange food coloring gel until you reach your desired shade of orange. Stir thoroughly for even color.
Step 7: Pipe the colored icing onto the flat side of one cake, then sandwich it gently with a second cake.
Step 8: Sprinkle edible black glitter over the filled pies for a spooky sparkle.
Step 9: Use the black licorice and candy eyes to create fun Halloween designs such as spiders on the Whoopie Pies. See Tips & Variations for stencil ideas.

Tips & Variations

For decorative spiders, cut black licorice strands into small pieces for legs and place candy eyes on the pie top.
Use stencils and powdered sugar to create ghost or bat patterns on the pies by dusting sugar over the stencil placed on top of the finished pies.
If you prefer a less sweet filling, mix the colored icing with a bit of cream cheese for tang.
Make mini Whoopie Pies for bite-sized treats, perfect for party trays.

Storage

Store finished Whoopie Pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to one week, allowing pies to come to room temperature before serving. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before decorating if frozen undecorated.

How to Serve

Three chocolate sandwich cookies are stacked on a round white plate. Each cookie has two dark brown, soft-looking chocolate layers with a cracked texture on top. Between the layers is a thick, smooth, bright orange cream filling that is speckled with tiny black flakes. The plate is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make Whoopie Pies dairy-free?

Yes, you can substitute dairy-free pudding mix and icing, and ensure to use vegetable-based shortening or oil instead of butter in the icing if homemade.

How do I prevent the pies from sticking to the baking sheet?

Using Silpat liners or parchment paper is essential to prevent sticking. Avoid greasing the baking sheet directly, as it can cause uneven baking and spreading.

Halloween Whoopie Pies Recipe

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These festive Halloween Whoopie Pies combine moist Devil’s Food cake with creamy, orange-colored vanilla icing for a spooky and delicious treat. Perfect for Halloween parties, these soft, sandwich-style cakes are decorated with edible eyes, black glitter, and fun spider designs to bring a playful touch to your seasonal dessert table.

Author: Marco
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 18 large or 36 small Whoopie Pies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Cake Batter

1 15.25 oz box Devil’s Food cake mix
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 4-serving box chocolate fudge instant pudding mix

Filling and Decorations

2 16 oz tubs vanilla cake icing
Orange food coloring gel (as needed to color icing)
Edible black glitter (for sprinkling)
Powdered sugar (for dusting or stenciling)
Black licorice (for decoration, optional)
Candy eyes (for decoration)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
Prepare Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil’s Food cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and chocolate fudge instant pudding mix. Beat on medium speed until all ingredients are well blended and smooth.
Portion Batter: For larger Whoopie Pies, scoop 18 evenly sized rounds of batter onto Silpat-lined baking sheets, shaping them into circles. For smaller pies, create 36 smaller batter circles.
Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 7-10 minutes, adjusting time depending on the size of the pies, until they spring back lightly when touched.
Cool Completely: Remove the pies from the oven and allow them to cool fully on the baking sheets to prevent breakage during decorating.
Color Icing: Mix the vanilla cake icing with orange food coloring gel until the desired vibrant orange shade is achieved, stirring thoroughly to distribute the color evenly.
Assemble Whoopie Pies: Pipe or spread the colored icing generously onto the flat side of one cake, then sandwich it with a second cake, pressing gently to adhere without squeezing out the filling.
Decorate: Sprinkle edible black glitter over the assembled pies for a festive look. Use candy eyes, black licorice, and powdered sugar stencils to create fun Halloween-themed designs such as spiders and faces.
Serve and Enjoy: Present your Halloween Whoopie Pies as a delightful seasonal treat perfect for parties and gatherings.

Notes

For detailed stenciling techniques, dust powdered sugar through cut-out shapes placed over the Whoopie Pies to create Halloween imagery.
To make Whoopie Pie spiders, use black licorice pieces for legs and candy eyes to add a spooky touch.
Ensure the pies are completely cooled before applying icing to prevent melting.
Silpat silicone baking mats prevent sticking and help maintain the shape of the pies.
Adjust the food coloring amount gradually to achieve the perfect orange hue without altering the icing’s texture.

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