Description
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining fluffy spiced cakes with a rich cream cheese filling. These nostalgic treats are perfect for any occasion, offering a fun and delicious way to enjoy the warm flavors of carrot cake. Each bite delivers moist, sweet goodness that will transport you back to cherished childhood memories while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and oil until smooth; stir in shredded carrots.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix gently until combined.
- Scoop dollops onto baking sheets about two inches apart and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese and butter together; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cakes are cool, spread or pipe cream cheese filling on half of the cakes and sandwich with the other halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in crushed pineapple or walnuts into the batter. For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.