These creamy cake mix whoopie pies are so delicious and quite easy to make. The cake sandwich soft and delicate and they are filled with a succulent buttercream filling.
I make these all the time for parties and bake sales because they are always a crowd favorite. And one of my guilty pleasures on occasion with my morning coffee.
They are incredibly smooth when made with this recipe and clean up is a snap.
When talking about these with friends I’ve received looks of awe but I’ve never let them in on the little secret that they are incredibly easy to make!
How To Make Cake Mix Whoopie Pie At Home
I promise these whoopie pies are really easy to make. And you can use so many cake mix and pudding combinations the versions you can make are almost endless.
All you need is a mixing bowl, mixer, large cookie sheet and parchment paper.
Cake Mix Whoopie Pie Ingredients
- Box Of Cake Mix
- Box Of Pudding Mix
- Vegetable Oil
- 1 Large Egg
- Salted Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Marshmallow Fluff
- Vanilla Extract
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Combine 2/3 cups water, cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and oil in large mixing bowl. Stir until combined and then mix until well blended.
Scoop two tablespoons of dough per cookie onto your parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Leave about two inches of space between cookies.
Bake for ten to thirteen minutes and remove from oven.
Begin preparing your filling while your cookies cool on a wire rack.
Take your softened butter and and mix until creamy and smooth. Slowly add in your powdered sugar while mixing and then add your vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
By hand, stir in your marshmallow fluff and then set in refrigerator for about ten minutes.
To put your whoopie pies together start by laying your cookies down, flat side up. Scoop or use a piping bag to add cream to half of your cookies.
Place another cookie on the cream and now you have an amazing homemade whoopie pie!
What Type Of Cake Mix And Pudding To Use
The best part of making this whoopie pie recipe is you can use any cake mix and pudding combo you want.
I usually make a classic chocolate or devils food cake mix with a vanilla pudding mix.
You can use lemon cake mix and cherry pudding, or carrot cake and tapioca pudding. You can honestly make any combination you want. My kids love a funfetti cake mix with chocolate pudding! (my favorite is pumpkin cake mix with caramel pudding)
Cake Mix Whoopie Pies Recipe
Equipment
- Mixer
- Large Cookie Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 15.25 oz Cake Mix
- 1 3.4 oz Pudding Mix
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 Large Eggs
- ⅔ Cup Water
Filling Ingredients
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Marshmallow Fluff
- ¾ Cup Salted Butter
Instructions
Cookies
- Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine vegetable oil, eggs, cake mix, water, and pudding mix in a large mixing bowl. Stir until blended and then mix for about two minutes. Stop when texture is creamy.
- Scoop two tablespoons onto parchment paper for each cookie. Leave two inches between each cookie.
- Bake for ten to thirteen minutes. Remove and cool completely on wire racks.
Filling
- Mix softened butter until creamy.
- Add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until texture is smooth.
- Hand stir in your marshmallow fluff until evenly blended.
- Put in refrigerator for about ten minutes.
Putting It All Together
- Place cooled cookies flat side down.
- Using a spoon or piping bag add cream to half of your cookies.
- Top each with another half of cookie.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Conclusion
These whoopie pies are the bees knees! I’m still working through all the cake mix and pudding combinations and they are all truly delightful.
My boys absolutely adore these soft and creamy cookies and they even lend a hand in the kitchen when baking them. I’m certain your family will love them as well. Let me know what cake mix and pudding combos you made.
For more great cookie ideas check out these recipes