What is the filling made of in whoopie pies?

Traditionally, whoopie pie filling is made from marshmallow fluff, butter, and powdered sugar — a sweet and creamy blend. However, for Halloween Whoopie Pies , we simplify the process using vanilla cake icing , tinted with food coloring to match the spooky theme. It's faster, just as tasty, and easy to customize with colors like orange, purple, or green.

What’s the difference between a whoopie pie and a gob?

While both desserts are similar — soft cake sandwiches with a creamy filling — the name "gob" is primarily used in Western Pennsylvania. The ingredients and texture are nearly identical, so whether you call them gobs or whoopie pies , they're delicious either way. For Halloween, “whoopie pie” is more widely recognized and searched.

What’s the difference between a whoopie pie and a moon pie?

The key differences lie in both texture and components: Whoopie pies have soft, cake-like layers and a creamy filling. Moon pies are more like cookies with a marshmallow filling, coated in chocolate. So, if you're craving a moist, fluffy dessert with rich filling, Halloween Whoopie Pies are the way to go!

How to keep whoopie pies from getting sticky?

Stickiness often comes from moisture or improper storage. To keep your Halloween whoopie pies from sticking: Let them cool completely before decorating or wrapping Store them in a single layer or with parchment between stacked pies Use an airtight container Refrigerate if your environment is warm or humid Chilling your pies helps maintain their structure and keeps the frosting from softening too much.

What is the difference between Maine and Pennsylvania whoopie pies?

Both regions claim to be the birthplace of the whoopie pie. Here's the main distinction: Maine whoopie pies are often larger, with a thicker marshmallow filling Pennsylvania whoopie pies tend to be smaller and use a denser, creamier butter-based filling Our Halloween Whoopie Pies recipe blends tradition with fun by using simple ingredients (like boxed cake mix and vanilla frosting) for fast prep and spooky results.

Should homemade whoopie pies be refrigerated?

Yes — especially if filled with frosting or decorated with items like candy eyes or licorice. Refrigerating your Halloween whoopie pies keeps the filling firm and prevents decorations from melting or bleeding. Be sure to bring them to room temperature before serving so the cake regains its soft texture.

Halloween Whoopie Pies: Soft, Spooky, and Easy to Make!

Description

Halloween Whoopie Pies are soft, spooky treats everyone loves! Make them in under 30 minutes with this fun and easy recipe.

Ingredients

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1 box Devil’s Food cake mix (15.25 oz)
¾ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 box chocolate fudge instant pudding (4-serving)
2 tubs vanilla cake icing (16 oz each)
Orange food coloring gel
Edible black glitter or Halloween sprinkles
Powdered sugar (optional)
Black licorice (optional)
Candy eyes

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
Mix cake mix, pudding, eggs, oil, and water.
Scoop batter into 18–36 small rounds.
Bake for 7–10 minutes. Cool completely.
Tint icing with orange food coloring.
Pipe icing onto one half, top with another to make sandwiches.
Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyes, or licorice legs.
Serve, store, or chill for later.

Notes

Makes 18 small or 9 large whoopie pies
Store in fridge for up to 5 days
Freeze assembled pies up to 2 months
Add licorice legs and candy eyes for spider versions
Use stencils and powdered sugar for design details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Per Small Pie
Calories: 396 kcal
Sugar: 46 g
Sodium: 202 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: <0.01 g
Carbohydrates: 59 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 27 mg