Think about this: you learn this recipe, you leap up as a result of you realize you have got all the components in your well-stocked pantry, and in mere minutes the candy fall scent of maple syrup is perfuming your home.
You guys informed me on Fb just lately how a lot you’re keen on maple and I took that very significantly. There’s simply one thing about chocolate and maple. It’s such an underrated taste mixture! Right here darkish chocolate whoopie pies are sandwiched with maple buttercream made with actual maple syrup. I used my Crown Maple Syrup for this, as I’m utterly smitten and might’t get sufficient. If you wish to pack a bit of further maple punch, add a touch of maple extract too.
I went via a significant Whoopie Pie part earlier than I began The Rose Desk. I used to make them on a regular basis! Sadly it’s been years since I baked whoopie pies and abruptly bought the largest yearning for them. These handheld little desserts are the right factor to make for recreation evening or a lunchbox deal with.
I bought about 26 or 28 Whoopie Pies out of this recipe however you may make them smaller for those who favor.
Chocolate Maple Whoopie Pies
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup darkish cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbsp (half stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 Tbsp vegetable shortening
1 cup packed darkish brown sugar
1 massive egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup milk
Maple buttercream, recipe follows
- Preheat oven to 375 levels. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk collectively flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter, shortening, and brown sugar on low pace till mixed. Improve pace to medium and beat till fluffy. Scrape down the edges and beat within the egg and vanilla.
- Add half the cocoa combination and half the milk to the batter and blend on low till included. Scrape down the edges, then add the remaining cocoa combination and milk.
- Drop a tablespoon of batter onto cooking sheets, spacing them 2″ aside. Be sure to have an excellent quantity! Bake for 8-10 minutes or till the tops gently spring again when touched. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then switch to a cooling rack.
- When utterly cool, unfold the underside with Maple Buttercream, then prime with a second piece to create a Whoopie Pie. Repeat till all are sandwiched.
Maple Buttercream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1/8-1/4 tsp maple extract (elective)
- Beat butter with a hand mixer in a medium sized bowl till creamy. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time till included. Combine within the milk, maple syrup, and maple extract.
Pleased baking,
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