Baking Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with a Cake Mix are ridiculously easy to whip!
These soft, decadent treats that taste like they came straight from a bakery.
If you’ve ever craved that rich cocoa flavor and velvety texture of a red velvet dessert but didn’t want to spend hours measuring and mixing, this is the shortcut you need.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn a basic cake mix into pillowy soft cookies sandwiched together with a luscious cream cheese filling.
Whether you’re making them for a holiday party, Valentine’s Day, or just because you need a little indulgence, this easy dessert recipe is guaranteed to impress.
Keep reading to see just how easy (and delicious!) they are to make!
How to Make Whoopie Pies Using Cake Mix
Before you get started, gather all your materials and ingredients to make the process smooth and easy!
To make our Red Velvet Whoopie Pie recipe, start by preheating your oven to 350°F and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine cake mix with softened butter, beaten eggs, and red food coloring until a thick dough forms.
Scoop 1-inch portions onto the prepared baking sheets and bake until set but still soft.
Let the cookies cool completely while preparing the cream cheese frosting. Spread the frosting on the bottom of one cookie, top with another, and gently press together.
Yes, especially if they have a cream-based filling like cream cheese or whipped frosting. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before serving for the best texture.
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Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Recipe with a Cake Mix
Looking for a quick and tasty treat? Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Cake Mix is the answer—perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Whoopie Pies
- 1 box Devils Food Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 oz red food coloring 1 bottle
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 16 oz cream cheese softened, 2 boxes
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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In large bowl, mix together cake mix, butter, eggs and food color with electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Your batter will be thick, like a cookie dough.
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Using 1-inch cookie scoop, drop dough about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
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Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. The cookies should be soft and slightly springy to the touch. Overbaking can make them dry.
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Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely, about 15 minutes.
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While the whoopie pies cool, cream together butter and cream cheese and then slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla.
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Whip until fully combined light and fluffy (4-5 mins).
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Spread a dollop of cream cheese frosting on bottom of 1 cookie and top with a second cookie, bottom side down; gently press together.
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For the best texture, refrigerate the whoopie pies for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.