Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies: Delight in This Easy Recipe!
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies: Delight in This Easy Recipe! - Fitandhealthier made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- Add the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for the filling until smooth.
- Spread or pipe the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of half of the whoopie pies, then sandwich with the other half.
- Serve and enjoy your carrot cake whoopie pies!