Patriotic Whoopie Pies for July (Printable)

Chocolate whoopie cakes with marshmallow buttercream, tinted red, white, and blue and finished with patriotic sprinkles.

# What You'll Need:

→ Whoopie Pie Cakes

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 cup buttermilk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling

10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
12 - 7 ounces marshmallow creme
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt

→ Decoration

15 - Red food coloring
16 - Blue food coloring
17 - Patriotic sprinkles (red, white, and blue)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in egg until incorporated.
04 - Add buttermilk and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Gradually blend in dry ingredients, mixing until batter is smooth.
05 - Drop 24 equal rounds of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each 2 inches apart.
06 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until cakes are set and spring back when touched lightly. Remove and cool completely on a rack.
07 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, marshmallow creme, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
08 - Divide filling evenly into three bowls. Keep one portion white, tint another with red food coloring, and the last with blue.
09 - Pipe or spoon colored filling onto the flat side of half the cakes. Place remaining cakes on top to assemble sandwiches.
10 - Roll filling edges in patriotic sprinkles or pipe colored frosting on top for a festive finish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • When you split one open, the hidden layers of vivid color inside get everyone at the table grinning.
  • They're easy enough that the process can turn a plain afternoon into a mini holiday party for all ages.
02 -
  • Once, I tried to frost the cakes before they cooled and ended up with a melty, sticky mess—patience is key.
  • Realizing that gel food coloring means no puddly, pastel fillings made all the difference in showstopping colors.
03 -
  • Sift powdered sugar for the fluffiest, lump-free filling that pipes beautifully.
  • A simple piping bag or zip-top bag makes assembling and decorating a breeze, especially when little hands are helping.

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