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Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Craving for a creamy, flavorful dessert? Then try these delicious Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Packed with the goodness of pumpkin puree and warm spices, they're perfect for any occasion, especially fall gatherings!
Recipe Yield: 16 (3-inch) piesPrep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 40 minutes (including cooling)Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
For the Pumpkin Cakes:- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour- 1 tsp baking powder- 1 tsp baking soda- ¾ tsp salt- ½ tsp ground cinnamon- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg- ½ tsp ground cloves- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar- 2 large eggs- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
For the Frosting:- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions:
Making the Pumpkin Cakes:1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices, then set aside.3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and pumpkin puree.4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined.5. Scoop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the prepared trays, spacing them 2 inches apart (about 16 per tray).6. Bake until the cakes spring back when touched and don't leave a fingerprint – about 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely, about 2 hours.
Making the Frosting and Assembly:1. Whip together the butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar with a mixer on high speed until very fluffy – 3 to 4 minutes.2. Spoon or spread a large dollop of filling mixture onto the flat side of half the cakes and then press together with another cake to make a sandwich.
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- For a more in-depth understanding of this recipe, explore Gourmet Live.
- Get savvier in the kitchen with the Ultimate Guide to Baking, covering a wide range of techniques and skills.
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Try these uncategorized Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Frosting for a cool, flavorful dessert. With the natural nutrition of pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these pies are the perfect treat for fall gatherings.
Follow the recipe to create the Pumpkin Cakes and Frosting, making 16 (3-inch) pies. Prepare for an easy baking experience by gathering your ingredients and tools, including all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices, unsalted butter, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, cream cheese, powdered sugar, a mixer, and rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
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