Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Strawberry Buttercream

Name: Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Strawberry Buttercream
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 12 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 288 grams all-purpose flour (2 1/4 cups); 14 grams cocoa powder (2 tablespoons); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 113 grams unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup / 1 stick); 105 grams light brown sugar, packed (1/2 cup); 85 grams granulated sugar (1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon); 1 egg; 125 milliliters buttermilk (1/2 cup); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste; Red gel food coloring, as needed to achieve vibrant red color; 470 grams confectioner’s sugar (about 3 1/2 cups); 3 tablespoons whole milk, plus more to adjust consistency; Strawberry flavoring; Pink gel food coloring; 2 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried strawberries

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:12min

A pair of rich red velvet cakes with sweet strawberry buttercream sandwiched in between, and a pink and red palette. This recipe for red velvet whoopie pies is perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations!

Updated at: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:32:13 GMT