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Valentine’s Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Valentine’s Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Celebrate love with these charming and delicious Valentine’s Red Velvet Whoopie Pies. Featuring soft, cakey red velvet layers filled with a sweet and tangy cream cheese filling, these treats offer a perfect balance of rich cocoa flavor and creamy texture. Easy to make and customizable to suit dietary needs, they are ideal for gifting or sharing at any Valentine’s occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 whoopie pies 1x

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring

Filling Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or softened butter (optional, for extra fluffiness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder to ensure a smooth texture. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring to achieve a vibrant red hue. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients, and mix just until combined to avoid overworking.
  2. Bake the Cake Rounds: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the batter onto the sheets in even rounds about 2 inches apart for spreading room. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cakes spring back gently to the touch. Remove and cool completely on wire racks.
  3. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. For an extra fluffy texture, whip in heavy cream or softened butter until light and silky. Adjust sweetness as desired. The filling should be easy to spread and hold its shape.
  4. Assemble the Whoopie Pies: Pair cooled cake rounds of similar size. Spread or pipe the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cake, then sandwich with a second. Press gently to even out filling without squeezing it out. Repeat with remaining cakes. Refrigerate assembled pies for at least 30 minutes to set the filling.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients (butter, eggs, cream cheese) for smoother mixing and better texture.
  • Use a cookie or ice cream scoop for uniform cake rounds that bake evenly.
  • Do not overbake to keep cakes soft and moist.
  • Cool cake rounds completely before filling to prevent melting the cream cheese.
  • Refrigerate after assembling to allow filling to firm up for the best eating experience.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: red velvet, whoopie pies, Valentine dessert, cream cheese filling, red velvet treat, Valentine's Day dessert