A Treat That Delivers Smiles
Halloween Whoopie Pies are the perfect handheld dessert for your spooky celebrations—combining rich Devil’s Food cake “sandwiches” with bright, festive icing. Whether dressed up in classic orange and black or shaped into spider likenesses, these treats are sure to delight both the little ghouls and goblins and the grown-up crowd alike!
What Makes This Recipe Work (and Work Well)
- Easy to assemble — The combination of cake mix and pudding mix creates a dense yet soft cake base, giving a moist, rich chocolate bite in a portable form.
- Customizable for any theme — Change the cake mix, pudding flavor, icing, or decorations to suit any festive occasion.
- Kid-friendly — From mixing to decorating, children can join in for some messy (and adorable) Halloween fun.
What You’ll Need
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Devil’s Food cake mix
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 box (4-serving) chocolate fudge instant pudding
- 2 tubs (16 oz each) vanilla cake icing
- Orange food coloring gel
- Black edible glitter or black sprinkles
- Optional decorating tools: piping bags, tips, Halloween stencils, powdered sugar, black licorice, candy eyes
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Batter
Preheat your oven to 350 °F. In a mixer, combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and pudding mix—beat until well blended. The batter should be thick.
2. Shape & Bake the Cakes
- For larger Whoopie Pies: scoop 18 even rounds of batter onto a silicone-lined baking sheet, or pipe circles for precision.
- For smaller pies: aim for 36 mini rounds.
Bake for 7–10 minutes—cakes should spring back and appear fully cooked.
3. Let Them Cool
Cooling is key—iced a warm cake will lead to a melty mess.
4. Color & Pipe the Icing
Mix orange food coloring gel into the vanilla icing until vibrant. Pipe or spread a layer onto the flat side of one cake and top with another—press gently.
5. Decorate Your Creations
- Classic look: Sprinkle with black glitter or sprinkles.
- Spooky spiders: Add legs with black rope licorice and attach candy eyes using extra icing. (Tip: black icing or chocolate icing enhances the spider disguise.)
- Stencil designs: Use Halloween-themed stencils with powdered sugar for intricate patterns.
Pro Tips for Perfection
- Use food coloring gel for bold, vibrant colors—much better than standard liquid coloring.
- Let the cake layers cool fully before icing to avoid sliding or melting.
- Store assembled Whoopie Pies in an airtight container in the fridge—enjoy within 2–3 days.
Nutritional Snapshot (Per Serving)
- Calories: 396 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 17 g (includes 7 g saturated fat)
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
- Sodium: 202 mg
- Sugar: 46 g
(Nutrition based on 18 smaller Whoopie Pies)