The Vegan Halloween Whoopie Pies are delicious and tasty. This dessert contains 4 grams of protein and 330 calories per serving. They take 40 minutes to prepare. We made these whoopie pies with all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, butter, sugar, baking powder, flaxseed, vanilla extract, vegan milk, lemon juice, marshmallow fluff, sprinkles, and food coloring. You may pair this dessert with chocolate brownies, chai latte, pumpkin cookies, cinnamon coffee, chocolate truffles, or vanilla ice cream. Store these Vegan Halloween Whoopie Pies for four days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Cuisine: American
- Serving size: 1 whoopie pie
- Diet: Vegan
- Servings: 12 whoopie pies
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Preparation time: 25 minutes
- Cooking time: 12 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- 2 baking sheets
- Baking paper
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Electric hand mixer
- Measuring spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cookie scoop
- Wire cooling rack
- Piping bag
INGREDIENTS:
CHOCOLATE CAKES:
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- One cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- One tbsp. ground flaxseed
- Half cup softened vegan butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tbsp water
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsweetened vegan milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Half tsp salt
VEGAN FILLING:
- Half cup softened vegan butter
- 1 cup vegan marshmallow fluff
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- One tsp vanilla extract
- A few drops orange vegan food coloring
- 1/3 cup vegan Halloween sprinkles
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- It includes structure while keeping the whoopie pies soft and tender. This flour gives classic texture to the cakes and works well. Include gluten-free flour blend as a replacement.
UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER:
- This powder gives a deep chocolate taste in the recipe. You may use Dutch-process cocoa as an alternative.
VEGAN MARSHMALLOW FLUFF:
- This gives a classic soft and fluffy marshmallow-like texture to the dessert. You may use vegan marshmallow-style frosting as an alternative.
UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER:
- It gives dark color and classic taste to the dessert. Dutch-process cocoa is a good option to use instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, mix ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl for 10 minutes.
- Mix lemon juice and vegan milk in the other bowl and leave for five minutes.
- Cover two sheets with baking paper and warm the oven to 350°F.
- Whisk baking soda, flour, salt, cocoa powder, and baking powder in the medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and softened vegan butter, then add flax egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients in the wet mixture to make the smooth mixture.
- Drop rounded tbsp of batter on the sheets with space between them and bake for 12 minutes.
- Cool the cakes completely for 5 minutes on the sheet, then add them to the wire rack.
- Beat softened vegan butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and beat.
- Add the vanilla and marshmallow fluff, then beat to make the smooth mixture.
- Mix the small amount of orange food coloring to get orange Halloween color.
- Place half-cooled chocolate cakes flat side up and pipe the orange filling on them.
- Place another chocolate cake on top and gently press.
- Lastly, roll the edges of the filling in the vegan Halloween sprinkles and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
HALLOWEEN PARTY:
- Pumpkin Cookies
- Halloween Brownies
- Chocolate Cupcakes
- Pumpkin Spice Muffins
DESSERT:
- Chocolate Brownies
- Double Chocolate Cookies
- Chocolate Cake
- Chocolate Truffles
HOT DRINKS:
- Hot Chocolate
- Chai Latte
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Vegan Cinnamon Coffee
FRUIT:
- Strawberry Fruit Salad
- Mixed Berry Salad
- Orange Fruit Salad
- Fresh Raspberry Bowl
TREATS:
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Chocolate Ice Cream
- Pumpkin Ice Cream
- Coconut Whipped Cream
TIPS:
- Avoid mixing the batter too much so the cake stays soft and moist.
- Cool the cake completely so the filling does not melt and make the pies messy.
- Include softened vegan butter to avoid making the filling lumpy.
- Keep the sizes of the cakes similar to get better and evenly sized whoopie pies.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the whoopie pies in the container and store for four days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the assembled whoopie pies in the vessel for two months.
FAQs:
Does this recipe contain gluten?
- No, if you use gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of the baking flour blend.
Can I put oat milk in this dessert?
- Yes, you may use unsweetened oat milk as per your choice.
Is marshmallow fluff good to exclude from the filling?
- Yes, you may skip it to make simple vegan buttercream filling.
Can I include natural orange food coloring in this dessert?
- Yes, add it if you want a lighter orange color in the recipe.
Are Halloween sprinkles important to add?
- No, they are just for decoration, and you may skip them as well.
Can I make this dessert earlier?
- Yes, you may prepare these whoopie pies one day in advance and refrigerate.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 330 kcal
Net carbs: 49 g
Iron: 2.4 mg
Total carbs: 52 g
Vitamin A: 1,150 IU
Fiber: 3 g
Calcium: 45 mg
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 260 mg
Potassium: 145 mg
