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Mocha Chocolate Whoopie Pies Recipe Easy Homemade Frosting Delight

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These mocha chocolate whoopie pies combine rich cocoa and coffee flavors with a creamy frosting, creating a tender, melt-in-your-mouth dessert perfect for gatherings or cozy treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g), sifted
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50 g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113 g), softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (180 ml), room temperature (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • ½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso (120 ml), cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the frosting:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113 g), softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240 g), sifted
  • 4 oz cream cheese (113 g), softened (optional)
  • 1 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract and cooled coffee.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Beat on low speed just until combined; do not overmix.
  7. Scoop batter onto prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing about 2 inches apart. Each mound should be about 2 inches in diameter.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops spring back lightly when touched. Avoid opening oven early.
  9. Remove from oven and cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare frosting by beating softened butter and cream cheese (if using) until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with coffee and vanilla, beating until creamy and fluffy. Add a pinch of salt.
  11. Once pies are completely cool, spread or pipe frosting onto the flat side of half the pies, then sandwich with remaining halves. Press gently to adhere.
  12. Chill assembled whoopie pies for at least 30 minutes to set frosting before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense pies. Use fresh brewed coffee or espresso for best flavor. Softened butter is essential for both batter and frosting. Cool pies completely before frosting to prevent melting. If frosting is too soft, chill for 15 minutes and re-whip. For dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives and use coconut cream instead of buttermilk. For gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking blend.

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