Description
4th of July Cake Mix Whoopie Pies are the ultimate festive dessert to celebrate Independence Day. These colorful treats feature vibrant red and blue cookie shells, sandwiched with a creamy frosting that’s sure to delight your guests. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings, these whoopie pies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. In just 19 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious treats that embody the spirit of the holiday, making them a must-try for any celebration. Customize them further with your favorite colors and flavors for a unique twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 ounces instant vanilla pudding
- 8 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- 2 egg whites (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine white cake mix and vanilla pudding. Mix in butter and eggs until smooth.
- Divide batter into two bowls; color one with red gel food coloring and the other with blue.
- Drop rounded balls of batter onto prepared sheets, leaving space in between.
- Bake for about 9 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- To make frosting, beat egg whites until frothy, then gradually add powdered sugar and remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble whoopie pies by spreading frosting between two cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg