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Moist Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting Easy and Best

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These Moist Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies feature tender, cake-like cookies filled with luscious cream cheese frosting, delivering a perfect blend of texture, flavor, and ease. Ideal for any occasion, they are quick to make and loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk or plain yogurt
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Grate the carrots finely and set aside 1 ½ cups (150g).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  4. In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Slowly add oil and vanilla extract, mixing gently.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture in batches, alternating with buttermilk or yogurt. Mix gently after each addition.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots gently but thoroughly.
  7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, beating until fluffy.
  10. Once cakes are cooled, spread about 2 tablespoons of frosting on the flat side of one cake and sandwich with another. Press gently.
  11. Chill for 30 minutes if desired for firmer frosting, or enjoy immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cakes. Grate carrots finely for moist texture. Use room temperature ingredients for smooth frosting. Chill pies for firmer frosting and better flavor melding. Adjust baking time if using mini muffin tins or making cupcakes.

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