Neapolitan Whoopie Pies - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (2024)

Last Updated: by Angela G.

These Neapolitan Whoopie Pies are just so cute aren’t they? 🙂 They’re also delicious and easy to make using cake mix!

These Neapolitan Whoopie Pies are just so cute aren't they? 🙂 They're also delicious and easy to make using cake mix!

For the love of Neapolitan ice cream and country music.

These tri-colored beauties were inspired by neapolitan ice cream but in a way that doesn't really have to do with ice cream at all... it has to do with a song by local ukulele player and singer Chris Higbee. Have you heard of him?? Know what song I'm talking about? If you said "Neapolitan Ice Cream" you're right! If you have no clue what I'm talking about, you can check out Chris Higbee's song here, on YouTube. The song has a nice wholesome message, sung in true blunt-and-simple country music fashion.

My boy and his "GG" love to listen and dance to this song. It's kind of their thing. 🙂

Whoopie Pies are a Pennsylvania thing.

And whoopie pies are kind of a Pennsylvania thing. If you've never had one, you might be asking what is a whoopie pie? Well, it's not actually a pie at all. If you break it down they're just cake in the shape of a cookie with icing in the middle. So almost like a cupcake sandwich.

Why the call them "Whoopie Pies"

So how in the heck did they even get their name them? Well, the story goes, whoopie pies were made from leftover cake batter and icing. When kids discovered these packed in their lunch boxes the next day, they exclaimed "whoopie!"It's a cute story and if you're curious to know more about the history of the whoopie pie, you can read more about it and how Maine and Pennsylvania kind of both take credit for the whoopie pie.

Pennsylvania's Amish community is credited specifically. I've notice the Amish community has actually inspired a lot of what's popular here in Pennsylvania and it's obviously creeping into my psyche too because these simple homestyle, Amish foods keep creeping into my bank of recipes. (Hello, pickled eggs. You are so delicious and I never knew!)

Tips for making whoopie pies:

A few more things you might want to know and then let's do this!

1.) I like to simplify everything because who has time to do things that take longer than 30 minutes? Not me! So boxed cake for the win here. I have yet to taste a homemade cake that's better than a boxed cake mix. Oh, the hate I'm sure to get from real bakers for saying that but it's TRUE. At least for me. So until I'm proved wrong, I will keep baking with boxed mixes. Now, you can get organic cake mixes with natural ingredients.

2.) Here are a few items that will be helpful to make this (and other baked goods):

  • Baker's Joy - I am not a spokesperson for this stuff but I should be! I tell everyone about it because it's a game-changer. It's basically the spray butter of the baking work. I mean, it is spray butter, but is has flour in it so baked things don't stick to it. Think Bundt cake, regular cakes, brownies, anything cakey basically. So yeah, get some of this and you'll thank me later.
  • Silicon baking sheet and pan set - This is annoying but it's really hard to find silicon pads that actually fit into your baking sheet. So, if you can swing it, this set is ideal. If you deal with a lot of burnt bottoms, then this is what you're missing.
  • Piping bag and tips set - If you do any amount of baking, you're going to want a piping bag. It just make icing things so much easier and better looking. Might as well get a big set of tips to start otherwise you'll be buying the piece-meal and that's much more expensive.

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Neapolitan Whoopie Pies

Author: Angela G.

These Neapolitan Whoopie Pies are just so cute aren’t they? 🙂 They’re also delicious and easy to make using cake mix!

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Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Skill Level: Easy

Recipe Type: Cake Mix, Easter, Kid-Friendly, Memorial Day, Pastries, Strawberry, Summer

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Yield: 12 whoopie pies

Ingredients

  • ½ box chocolate cake mix
  • ½ box vanilla cake mix
  • ¼ cup strawberry puree
  • ½ cup water divided
  • ½ cup vegetable oil divided
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups marshmallow fluff

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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together chocolate cake batter, with ¼ water, ¼ cup oil, and 2 eggs. Beat for 2 minutes. For the strawberry batter, mix together the vanilla cake mix, strawberry puree (just mash or blend fresh strawberries), ¼ cup of water, ¼ cup of oil, and 2 eggs. Blend for 2 minutes.

  • Using an ice cream scoop, spoon each flavor batter onto a cook sheet lined with parchment paper. Be sure to leave plenty of space in between. The batter will nearly double in size!

  • Bake at 350˚ for about 10-12 minutes of until firm. Make sure not to under cook them or they will become sticky and hard to handle.

  • Remove from oven and let cool for about 10-15 minutes.

  • While whoopie pies are cooling, fill your piping bag using a large star tip, with marshmallow fluff.

  • When the pies are cooled, take on into your hand, flat side up, and pipe marshmallow fluff around the edge and then fill in the center. Top your pie with the opposite flavor and you're done!

  • Store remaining cake mix for another batch, or double the recipe if you're feeding a crowd.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg

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Neapolitan Whoopie Pies - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes? ›

Compared to MoonPies, Whoopie Pies are softer, larger, and much more cake-like. According to What's Cooking America, the Whoopie Pies in Maine are about the size of a hamburger, created by taking two large, soft cookies and sandwiching them around fluffy, white marshmallow fluff or creme.

What is the difference between a whoopie pie and a moon pie? ›

Compared to MoonPies, Whoopie Pies are softer, larger, and much more cake-like. According to What's Cooking America, the Whoopie Pies in Maine are about the size of a hamburger, created by taking two large, soft cookies and sandwiching them around fluffy, white marshmallow fluff or creme.

Why are whoopie pies popular? ›

In addition to their versatility, whoopie pies are also known for their portability. Because they're small and self-contained, they're easy to pack for a lunchtime treat or a road trip snack.

Where are whoopie pies famous? ›

Described as a “New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition,” whoopie pie historians have decided that it has its origins in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country (think Lancaster County).

What is whoopie pie filling made of? ›

Ingredients for Whoopie Pie Marshmallow Cream Filling:

Marshmallow Creme or Marshmallow Fluff work here. Marshmallow creme has a slightly thinner consistency than fluff, so you may need to add a bit more powdered sugar to sufficiently stiffen it up. Butter – This helps create the creamy filling.

What is the difference between Maine and Pennsylvania whoopie pies? ›

Experts agree that the biggest difference between a Maine whoopie pie and a Pennsylvania gob is the use of commercial marshmallow Fluff in the Maine version, versus homemade marshmallow fluff in the Amish version.

Should you refrigerate whoopie pies? ›

Store the finished whoopie pies in an airtight container. I usually keep them in the fridge (see previous bullet), but many filling/cake combos would be fine at room temperature. I find that after 3 to 5 days they've usually dried out a bit, but they generally keep pretty well.

What is a nickname for a whoopie pie? ›

The whoopie pie, alternatively called a black moon, gob (Pittsburgh area), black-and-white, bob, or BFO (for Big Fat Oreo), is an American baked confection that may be considered either a cookie, pie, sandwich, or cake.

Why do my whoopie pies come out flat? ›

Why are my whoopie pies flat? Answer: Overmixing the batter when adding the dry ingredients can result in a flatter whoopie. When mixing in the dry ingredients make sure to mix them just until combined.

What is a fun fact about whoopie pies? ›

The whoopie pie is the official state treat of Maine (not to be confused with the official state dessert, which is blueberry pie). Gob [the term indigenous to the Pittsburgh region] has been trademarked by the Dutch Maid Bakery in Johnstown. The owner, Tim Yost, bought the rights to the name and the process in 1980.

What is the most sold pie in America? ›

The clear winner for the United States as a whole was (not surprisingly) apple pie with more than 27% of sales going to the traditional flavor.

How many days do whoopie pies last? ›

Whoopie Care

– Best enjoyed at room temperature. – The Whoopie stays fresh refrigerated for ten days and up to two months frozen. Must be kept in an airtight container.

What makes a moon pie? ›

A Moon Pie is an American snack, popular across much of the United States, which consists of two round Graham crackers, with marshmallow filling in the center, dipped in a flavored coating. The snack is often associated with the cuisine of the American South, where they are traditionally accompanied by an RC Cola.

Why do they call them MoonPies? ›

It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the moon.” Earl Mitchell reported back and the bakery obliged with a tasty treat aptly named MoonPie. It was filling, fit in the lunch pail and the coal miners loved it. The rest, as they say, is history.

What is another name for a whoopie pie? ›

The whoopie pie, alternatively called a black moon, gob (Pittsburgh area), black-and-white, bob, or BFO (for Big Fat Oreo), is an American baked confection that may be considered either a cookie, pie, sandwich, or cake.

Are MoonPies a Louisiana thing? ›

Though not of New Orleans, Moon Pies are of the South. They are made in Chattanooga by the Chattanooga Bakery. A subsidiary of the Mountain City Flour Mill, the bakery was created in the early 1900s to find a use for the excess flour churned out by the mill.

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