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Whoopie Pies in Maine: the ultimate Treat You’ll Ever Taste! 2025

Classic whoopie pies in Maine stacked on a rustic table
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Whoopie pies in Maine are more than a dessert—they’re a state treasure. This iconic treat of soft chocolate cake sandwiches with sweet creamy filling is a proud symbol of Maine’s culinary heritage.

  • Author: RUBY
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 12 whoopie pies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1 cup marshmallow crème
  • 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract; blend until smooth.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until smooth.
  6. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Let cool completely.
  8. For the filling, whip butter until creamy.
  9. Mix in marshmallow crème, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Spread filling on one cake and top with another to form a sandwich.
  11. Chill assembled pies for a firmer texture if desired.

Notes

For consistent pie sizes, use an ice cream scoop. Buttermilk adds moisture and a subtle tang to the cakes. Explore flavor variations like peanut butter or seasonal pumpkin spice.

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Keywords: whoopie pies, Maine dessert, chocolate, marshmallow filling, American treats

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