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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream

October 25, 2018 50 Comments

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream

These Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream are a decadent little Halloween treat for kids and adults alike!

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream

‘Tis the season folks. Here a pumpkin, there a pumpkin, everywhere a pumpkin, pumpkin.

And today’s Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream scream FALL!

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream

If you’ve never enjoyed a whoopie pie, get ready guys, you’re in for a real treat.

Whoopie pies have origins in Maine and with the Amish in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream

They’re a cross between a cookie, a cake, a sandwich and a pie.

Call them what you will. I call them DELICIOUS!

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream

A Few Cook’s Notes for Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream Recipe:

Bake the pumpkin cakes, just until springy when touched. Check at 15 minutes. Do not over bake.

I like to refrigerate my buttercream for 20-30 minutes to firm it up a bit before spreading on the cookies and sandwiching.

The pies can be wrapped in plastic wrap and kept at room temperature for up to three days.

I lined my baking sheet with my Silpat mat, but you can also use parchment paper.

 

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream

Two ultra-moist, pillowy pumpkin cookie cakes sandwiched around a decadent, sweet maple buttercream will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth. You’ll love the taste AND you’ll love how easy they are to whip up.

These delightful, hand-held treats are a winner for the fall and the upcoming holidays! Enjoy!

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream

 

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Praline Buttercream
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
47 mins
 

These Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream are a decadent little Halloween treat for kids and adults alike!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: whoopie pies
Servings: 12 whoopie pies
Calories: 484 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cakes
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 15-oz. cans pure pumpkin
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
Maple Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup (one stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbps. heavy cream
Instructions
Pumpkin Cakes
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves until well combined.

  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together light brown sugar, oil, pumpkin, eggs and vanilla until well combined. Add the flour mixture all at once and stir until just combined. do not over mix. 

  4. Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop, place mounds of batter two inches apart on prepared tray. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until just springy when touched. Remove tray from oven to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining batter. Cool pumpkin cakes totally before sandwiching with the praline buttercream.

Maple Buttercream
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer combine butter, sugar and salt. Beat on low speed until blended, about one minute. Add the maple syrup and heavy cream, starting with one tablespoon of the heavy cream, and increase speed to medium and continue to beat for 4 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add more heavy cream if needed to get to desired spreading consistency.  (I added the two tablespoons) I like to refrigerate my buttercream for 20-30 minutes before topping the pumpkin cakes.

  2. Place some of the maple buttercream on the flat side of one pumpkin cake and top with the flat side of another pumpkin cake. Repeat until all 12 pies are done. If you have extra icing, it's perfect to dip gingersnap cookies in!

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Buttercream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 317mg14%
Potassium 160mg5%
Carbohydrates 89g30%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 64g71%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 355IU7%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    October 25, 2018 at 7:17 am

    Any dessert that combines a cake, cookie, pie and sandwich is #1 in my books! They look like the perfect texture Mary Ann, and I bet the maple buttercream complements the pumpkin nicely!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 7:22 am

      These are sooooo good Leanne! The cake is nice and moist and that maple buttercream is to die for! I hope you have a chance to give them a try!

      Reply
  2. Chris Scheuer says

    October 25, 2018 at 7:57 am

    These look irresistible! I love the pumpkin and maple combination, certainly a match made in heaven!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 8:01 am

      Thanks Chris! They’re my fall favorite! I can’t resist the combo either!

      Reply
  3. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:21 am

    This look divine! I love whoopie pie because they are like two cookies in one and any excuse to enjoy more pumpkin to good with me ;) Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 8:53 am

      Me too Dawn! I’m loving pumpkin season this year! More pumpkin to come too! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  4. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    October 25, 2018 at 9:19 am

    I’ve never made whoopie pies but I’m going to start with these. Maple and pumpkin are two of my favorite flavors!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 9:52 am

      Enjoy Kelsie!

      Reply
  5. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    October 25, 2018 at 9:54 am

    These are perfection! My sister traditionally makes these for the Wednesday of Thanksgiving week – a little treat amidst the preparations! I adore your addition of maple buttercream! Shared!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      Thanks so much Annie!

      Reply
  6. Matt Robinson says

    October 25, 2018 at 10:36 am

    That maple buttercream sounds amazing! Great treats for everyone on Halloween!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      I could have eaten it straight from the bowl Matt!

      Reply
  7. Alida | Simply Delicious says

    October 25, 2018 at 10:47 am

    These look so incredibly delicious Mary Ann! That maple buttercream has stolen my heart.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks so much Alida!

      Reply
  8. Cassidy Stockton says

    October 25, 2018 at 11:42 am

    Shut up! These look incredible. I’m not a huge pumpkin fan, but the combo with maple has me dying to make these. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      Lol! It’s a delicious combo Cassidy! Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  9. 2pots2cook says

    October 25, 2018 at 11:52 am

    All covered for me ! Beautiful autumn spirit photographs !

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  10. naomi Robinson says

    October 25, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Cake + cookie, that’s why I love whoopie pies! This one is even better because of the maple buttercream.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 12:25 pm

      I know, I’ll never turn down two cookie cakes and that buttercream is hard to resist Naomi! Tough not eating it straight from the bowl!

      Reply
  11. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    October 25, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    Love whoopie pies so much!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      Me too Jennifer! So many flavor combinations!

      Reply
  12. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    October 25, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    I love love love loooooove whoopie pies! And these beauties are like the end all, be all of whoopie pies, Mare!!! The pumpkin and maple combo happening here is everything! This is fall dessert (or dinner if I’m being honest) heaven!!! Pinned! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 6:57 pm

      Lol! Thanks so much Chey!

      Reply
  13. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    October 25, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    All the pumpkin Mary Ann! These are so crave worthy, pillowy soft and are just fun to say… “whooopieee Pies!” It’s been at least several years since I made whoopie pies… in fact, the last time I made them, they were chocolate with a pumpkin cream filling (OMGeee)…. I SO need to make them again! Delicious work Mary Ann and SO beautifully captured! :D

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      I’m enjoying ALL the pumpkin this season Traci! More to come here at the BHK! And I can’t wait to share! Thanks so much! XO

      Reply
  14. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    October 25, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    You know I’m all about the pumpkin cookies, Mary Ann. And that maple buttercream!? I may just have to make that to put on EVERYTHING! These are so perfect for the fall season. Yum!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      Yes, I do Katherine! I know you’ll LOVE these! That maple buttercream is addictive! Be careful!

      Reply
  15. Kathy Fredrick says

    October 25, 2018 at 7:59 pm

    I saw this recipe and just had to make them. I made them today and they are delicious! The cookie part is great by itself and even better with the maple buttercream filling. A great new addition to my fall baking.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 25, 2018 at 8:11 pm

      I’m so happy you already made them Kathy!! Woohoo!! I have to say, when I was testing I made some mini cookie cakes and polished 3-4 off in no time! Then I added the buttercream and it was over! I enjoyed more than my share! And my husband who is not a real pumpkin lover, loved these too! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and thanks for following the BHK!

      Reply
  16. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    October 26, 2018 at 8:30 am

    I have never made whoppie pies and I have no idea why, because these looks fabulous!! Loving the maple buttercream, too :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 27, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      You’ve got to try these Jennifer!

      Reply
  17. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    October 26, 2018 at 8:49 am

    These are soooo perfect! I love that you’ve filled these with a maple buttercream too! These would be a huge hit with both kids and adults. :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 27, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks Kathy!!

      Reply
  18. Kevin says

    October 26, 2018 at 10:07 am

    Love the combinations of pumpkin & maple! These will be gone in no time!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 27, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      Yes, they will Kevin!!

      Reply
  19. Marissa says

    October 26, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    What a fantastic fall take on whoopie pies – yay for pumpkin! And that maple buttercream!? My mouth is literally watering!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 27, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      Thanks Marissa!! Happy weekend!

      Reply
  20. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    October 26, 2018 at 4:28 pm

    These are the prettiest whoopie pies and I just love your maple buttercream!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 27, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      Thanks so much Laura!

      Reply
  21. sue | the view from great island says

    October 28, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    I just want a big heap of that buttercream!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 29, 2018 at 9:12 am

      It’s soooooo good Sue!

      Reply
  22. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    October 28, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    You make the best desserts, Mary Ann. These are sooo cute and delicious looking. Since we’re so close to Halloween – I bet you could press a couple of candy corn treats in to the filling to make them look like fangs and add some candy googly eyes on top – and have a fun halloween dessert!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 29, 2018 at 9:12 am

      What a great idea Geraldine!! That would be so fun!

      Reply
  23. Danielle Wolter says

    November 2, 2018 at 8:46 am

    I am so all about these! Cookie cake and pie all in one – I’m sold!! I love pumpkin season and all the delicious desserts. I’m afraid when I make these though I will eat the whole batch. I might even hide them so no one else finds them.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 2, 2018 at 8:49 am

      You might Danielle! That buttercream is irresistible!

      Reply
  24. Melissa says

    November 10, 2018 at 6:29 am

    Looks so yummy!

    Could I make these the day before Thanksgiving since I will be driving a few hours the day off? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 11, 2018 at 7:42 pm

      Hi Melissa. Yes, you can make them 1-2 days ahead and store them in the fridge in an a single layer in an airtight container. Enjoy!

      Reply
  25. Kathy says

    October 3, 2019 at 12:24 am

    they look delicious! Do you think I could double the recipe?

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 3, 2019 at 7:25 am

      Yes, you certainly can Kathy! Enjoy!

      Reply

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