Gluten Free Dairy Free Whoopie Pies

Total time59 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time14 min

These deep chocolate cake rounds get their rich cocoa flavor from a good dose of cocoa powder and a splash of vanilla, with a bit of vinegar-tanged milk keeping the crumb soft and tender. Once baked and cooled, they're sandwiched around a fluffy, whipped filling built from powdered sugar and vegetable shortening, beaten until it's light enough to pipe into thick, generous swirls. The cakes bake up with that classic spring-back top and moist middle, so every bite delivers soft cake and a creamy, sweet center in equal measure. It's the kind of handheld treat that looks bakery-made but comes together with simple mixing bowl steps, no special equipment required. This one is a great fit for a gluten free dessert table, delivering all the nostalgic whoopie pie charm without missing a beat.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cakes

2 cups all-purpose flour
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Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup dairy free milk
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the filling

½ cup dairy free butter, softened
1 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp dairy free milk

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Stir together the dairy free milk and white vinegar in a small bowl or measuring cup and set aside for 5 minutes until slightly curdled.

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