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Mocha Whoopie Pies

These Amish mocha whoopie pies have a delicious coffee flavor. The chocolate cake is soft and the mocha cream filling is fluffy!

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee cooled
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
Mocha Buttercream:
  • 3/4 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons strongly brewed coffee cooled

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the sugar, salt, butter, vanilla and egg. Mix well, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup salted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and cocoa. Add this to the creamed butter mixture alternately with the coffee and buttermilk.  2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee, 1/2 cup buttermilk
  4. Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared pan. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Set the cakes aside to cool.
  5. In a stand mixer bowl, whip the room temperature butter on medium speed until it is almost white in appearance.  3/4 cup salted butter
  6. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Mix on low speed. 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  7. Add in the cooled coffee and whip the buttercream on medium speed for 3-4 minutes, or until light and fluffy. 2 tablespoons strongly brewed coffee
  8. Choose two whoopie pies that are about the same size. Spread the buttercream between the two cakes.
  9.  This should make about 18 whoopie pies that are 2 1/2" in diameter. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 18 pies, with 1 serving being 1 whoopie pie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
  • If the whoopie pie batter seems to thin, it may be because of the fat content of your milk. I used 1% milk, and didn't need to add any flour. You can add a bit of flour to thicken the batter, if needed, a teaspoon full at a time.
  • To make the strongly brewed coffee, I used 3 tablespoons of ground espresso and brewed it with 3/4 cup water. You can also use espresso powder, which is instant espresso that easily dissolves in hot water.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks. The calories shown are based on the recipe making 18 pies, with 1 serving being 1 whoopie pie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition Information

Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 218mg (9%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 420IU 8%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.