Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Peanut butter frosting are New England tradition. These wonderfully moist cakes are easy to make and filled with peanut butter cream cheese frosting.
One of my most popular desserts, rooted in New England with these moist, chocolatey cakes. Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Peanut Butter Frosting. Easy to make on a sheet pan and topped with peanut butter cream cheese frosting. It’s just the right amount of peanut butter. I’ve been making these for years and everyone loves them!
They are super simple to make. This is the kind of cake that is even more moist the second day. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is amazing! This recipe makes twelve Whoopie pies. But, the good news is they freeze perfectly. So make a batch and plop them in the freezer. They thaw perfectly and quick, so you’ll have dessert ready when you crave it! I package them in six-inch clear clam shells, to keep them from getting mushed. But, you could just put them in a Rubbermaid container if you don’t have access to clam shells.
To make your life easier, put the frosting into a disposable pastry bag, cut off the end and pipe onto half of the cooled Whoopie pies. Then simply place on the top cakes. It’s as simple as that! If you happen to have allergies to peanut butter, you can simply eliminate that and do a regular cream cheese frosting. But, we really love the subtle taste of peanut butter with our moist chocolate cakes.
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Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Peanut Butter Frosting
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream OR full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Peanut Butter frosting:
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4- ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3-4 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and the sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time and combine. Add the vanilla extract. Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
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Alternating, add the dry ingredients and the milk and sour cream. Scrape the sides and bottom of bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula.
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Scoop the batter out onto two half sheet pans lined with parchment paper. Scoop using two tablespoons, making rounds. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cakes are set. Use your finger, gently touching the top of the cakes to be sure. Let cool completely. Spread peanut butter frosting on the flat side of ta cooled cake and sandwich together with another cake.
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For the frosting:
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In a large mixing bowl, use the beater attachment to cream together shortening, cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Add salt and whole milk until whipped and creamy. Adjust the milk as needed.
Chocolate and peanut butter is the most magical combination!
You are KILLING ME! You’ve mashed up two fabulous flavors into one heavenly bite. Save some for me!
This entails 3 or my most favorite things: Whoopie pie, peanut butter and chocolate! Yum!
I love the combo of peanut butter and chocolate. I have to make these asap.
Oh where in New England??? I’m from NH! And peanut butter frosting…. it sounds divine!!
Hello Tracy!! I grew up on a small farm in Connecticut. My grandmother came from Berlin, NH. We still have family there! Thanks for visiting!
Good dessert, i would love to try it
You know, I don’t think my kids have ever had Whoopie Pies… I need to change that! Love the peanut butter frosting!
Yummm..my husband’s favorite combo..chocolate and peanut butter… 🙂 Nice recipe
You combined chocolate and peanut butter what else I can say. Best chocolate whoopie pie recipe. I need to try it my kids loves both.
These are so fun! I’ve never thought to make them myself at home before.
Chocolate and peanut butter is THE BEST combination ever!
Can’t wait to try these, but I can’t find where the peanut butter is supposed to be added. Am I missing it somewhere in the frosting instructions?
Thanks Paige! Yes, I fixed the instructions. You add the peanut butter with the powdered sugar and shortening, etc. Instructions have been updated! Thanks for letting me know!