Dark Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate whoopie pies are my go to treat whenever I want something indulgent but don't have hours to spare. The whole recipe comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for a last minute dessert or gift. I love that dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so I can almost convince myself these are wholesome! The best part? Everything in your pantry probably already has these ingredients, so you can whip up a batch without a special shopping trip. Trust me, once you taste these soft, chocolatey cakes sandwiched with creamy filling, they'll become a regular favorite in your kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 mlwhole milk
- 2large eggs
- 60 mlvegetable oil
- 400 gdark chocolate chips
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: Aim for a smooth, even texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and oil until well combined.
Tip: Don't overbeat the mixture.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Stir in the dark chocolate chips.
Tip: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt slightly.
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2.5 cm of space between each cake.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cakes after 10 minutes.
- 8
Allow the cakes to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cakes cool completely before filling.
- 9
To make the filling, melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be patient and let the chocolate cool slightly before filling the cakes.
- 10
Once the cakes are cool, spread a small amount of filling on one half of each cake.
Tip: Don't overfill the cakes.
- 11
Sandwich with another cake and dust with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Serve immediately and enjoy!
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