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Chocolate Coffee Whoopie Pies

Sally Thompson
Rich, soft, and filled with creamy coffee frosting, these Chocolate Coffee Whoopie Pies are the perfect dessert for chocolate and espresso lovers. The moist chocolate cake layers sandwich a fluffy espresso cream filling that tastes like a bakery-style treat made right at home. Whether you are searching for easy dessert ideas, homemade chocolate desserts, coffee-flavored treats, party desserts, or fun baking recipes, this recipe delivers incredible flavor with a soft and satisfying texture in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 whoopie pies
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot coffee
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • 3. Beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
  • 4. Slowly stir the hot coffee into the wet mixture until fully combined.
  • 5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
  • 6. Scoop evenly sized portions of batter onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • 7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tops spring back lightly when touched.
  • 8. Allow the cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • 9. Beat the butter and cream cheese together until fluffy.
  • 10. Add powdered sugar, espresso powder, vanilla extract, and heavy cream to create the filling.
  • 11. Pipe or spread the filling onto half of the cakes and top with the remaining cakes.
  • 12. Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired and chill for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter and filling texture.
Do not overbake the cakes or they may become dry instead of soft and tender.
Chill the assembled whoopie pies before serving to help the filling set properly and improve flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1whoopie pieCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32g
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