Description
These coffee chocolate whoopie pies are a rich, bakery-style dessert made with soft chocolate coffee cakes and a smooth coffee-infused cream filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup strongly brewed coffee (cooled)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon hot milk or water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.
- In a separate measuring cup, combine the milk and brewed coffee.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, alternating with the milk-coffee mixture. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheets using about 2 tablespoons per scoop, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cakes are set and spring back lightly when touched.
- Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack before filling.
- To make the filling, dissolve the espresso powder in the hot milk or water.
- Beat the butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar.
- Add the dissolved espresso mixture and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy. Add additional milk as needed to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of half the cooled cakes, then sandwich with the remaining cakes.
Notes
- These pies are great for make-ahead baking.
- Perfect for coffee lovers and entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Coffee Chocolate Whoopie Pies