Easy Pineapple Whoopie Pies (made with cake mix)

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Try something new with these irresistibly easy Pineapple Whoopie Pies! Made with cake mix, these portable treats are adorable, budget-friendly and freeze beautifully to keep on hand. Soft and fluffy pineapple-flavored cakes sandwiched with a luscious cream cheese filling – a sweet treat that’s sure to please everyone!

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Ingredients

Cake Mix: I call for Pineapple cake mix, but you can use Yellow or White cake mix if that is what you have. We will be adding pineapple juice to the cake mix and crushed pineapple to the filling, so you’ll still get plenty of pineapple flavor.

Oil: Use any neutral flavored oil you have here: canola, vegetable. You can use olive oil or avocado oil, but they may affect the flavor of the cake.

Canned Crushed Pineapple: We are going to use the juice and the pineapple so save the juice when you drain the can.

Cream Cheese: I recommend using full-fat cream cheese. I feel low-fat cream cheese doesn’t have nearly as good a flavor. Just go for the real stuff, especially in your desserts.

Butter: I recommend using unsalted butter when baking. This way, you can control the amount of salt that is added to the recipe. Also, take your butter and cream cheese out of the fridge an hour before you plan on using it so that it is softened and easier to blend.

Equipment Needed

• 2 Large Sheet Pans (also called 1/2 Sheet Baking Pans)
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Small Mixing Bowl
• Hand Mixer or Mixing Spoon
• Measuring Cup
• Measuring Spoon (I love these magnetic ones!)

How to Make Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

Step 1: Start by lining to baking sheet pans with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Mix up the cake batter and portion batter into 24 rounds about 3 inches around – approximately 2 Tablespoons of batter per round. The batter will spread a little while baking, so leave 2-3 inches between each pie.

Step 2: Bake the whoopie pie rounds at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, or until the edges start to brown. Mix up the pineapple cream cheese filling while the pies are baking. Do this by combining all ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend with a hand mixer or mixing spoon.

Step 3: Once your whoopie pies are baked, you will need to let them cool completely! If you try to fill them when they are still warm, your lovely cream cheese icing will melt all over the place. Patience is your friend here.

Step 4: Use a small cookie scoop or knife to portion two tablespoons of filling onto the bottom of one cookie. Top with another cookie and give it a little squeeze to sandwich them together.

Serve your whoopie pies immediately or store them in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To freeze, it is best to wrap each whoopie pie in plastic wrap before placing all in a freezer bag. This ensures that the pies do not freeze stuck together.

Simply allow to thaw to room temperature when ready to eat and enjoy your pineapple whoopie pies anytime!

Variations

This method to create whoopie pies using cake mix can be done with any flavor of cake mix. Mix and match your favorite flavors! Just remember the ratio of 1 box cake mix, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup liquid, and 3 eggs. From there, use any liquid such as water, milk, liqueurs. And the cream cheese filling can be made as is without the crushed pineapple for a more traditional cream cheese icing.

More Cake Mix Recipes

• Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
• Pineapple Upside Down Fudge
• White Chocolate Peach Dump Cake
• White Chocolate Raspberry Cake Mix Cookies
• Brownie Mix Cookies

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Pineapple Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

Bursting with pineapple and sweet cream cheese flavor, these whoopie pies are easy to make thanks to cake mix and will be a hit at any get-together.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Additional Time10 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake mix, dessert

Servings: 12 (4 inch) whoopie pies

Calories: 326kcal

Author: Sarah Pyle

Cost: $6.44 total / $0.54 per whoopie pie

Equipment

• KitchenAid Hand Mixer
• Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece)

Ingredients

Cookies

• 1 box cake mix pineapple, yellow, or white flavor (15.25 ounces)
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice saved from draining crushed pineapple
• 3 large eggs

Filling

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained well

Instructions

Instructions for Cookies

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, pineapple juice and eggs with a whisk or hand mixer until thoroughly combined.
• Drop heaping Tablespoons of batter onto cookie sheet to form the whoopie pies. The batter should be about 3 inches round before baking. Make sure to leave 2-3 inches of space between each cookie.
• Bake on the center rack of your oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Make the filling while the cookies are baking.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the cookie sheet.
• Once cooled, spread 2 Tablespoons of cream cheese filling on half (12) of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to create whoopie pies.

Instructions for Filling

• In a medium size bowl, combine butter, cream cheese and vanilla with a hand mixer until fluffy.
• Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
• Add crushed pineapple and gently stir to incorporate the pineapple. Stir well to fully combine.
• Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week. It will be easiest to spread on the cookies when the cream cheese filling is still softened.

Notes

Store your whoopie pies in the fridge since they contain cream cheese. The pies will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. To store in freezer, wrap each whoopie pie in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Then, place all wrapped pies into a freezer bag.

Variations: The method of making whoopies pies using cake mix can be done with any flavor cake mix. Try chocolate cake mix and use water or milk instead of pineapple juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1whoopie pie | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 169mg | Sugar: 15g

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