Description
Delight in these Apple Cider Whoopie Pies, featuring soft, spiced cake rounds infused with apple cider and warm autumn spices, generously filled with luscious caramel sauce. Perfect for cozy fall gatherings or a sweet seasonal treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup pure apple cider
- 1 cup caramel sauce (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside to combine the spices evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar together using an electric mixer for about 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Apple Cider: Beat the eggs in one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, mix in the apple cider until the batter is smooth and well combined, adding moisture and a natural apple flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and maintain fluffiness in the cakes.
- Portion and Bake: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of the batter onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops are puffed and golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Fill: Remove the baked cake rounds from the oven and let them cool completely on wire racks. Once cool, spread a generous amount of caramel sauce on the flat side of one cake and sandwich with another to create the whoopie pies.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming.
- Use room temperature eggs to help the batter mix more uniformly.
- Allow the cake rounds to cool completely before filling to prevent the caramel from melting.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground cloves or ginger to the dry ingredients.
- Store assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
