CHERRY WHOOPIE PIES

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Red velvet cake is so good, that I decided to create whoopie pies out of packaged cake mix. The individual "pies" are filled with velvety cream cheese frosting. Your family is sure to will love this dessert. They are also ideal for bake sales and potlucks.-Lesley Marie Boylan, Centerville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package red velvet cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
36 maraschino cherries, halved
FILLING:
3/4 cup canned cream cheese frosting
2/3 cup whipped topping
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Top each with a cherry half. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, beat frosting and whipped topping until blended; fold in chopped cherries. Spread filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Sparshatz Kamau
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If you love cherry desserts, you need to try these cherry whoopie pies. They're absolutely delicious!


Kian Kanzeli
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These cherry whoopie pies are surprisingly easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a bakery. I'm definitely making them again.


Mi'kaisia Williams
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These cherry whoopie pies are both delicious and beautiful. They're sure to impress your friends and family.


Esrath Jahan
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5 stars for these cherry whoopie pies! They're the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Byarugaba Philip
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These cherry whoopie pies are my new favorite dessert! They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love the combination of the moist cake layers, the sweet and tart cherry filling, and the rich and creamy buttercre


Navodi Sanvara
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These cherry whoopie pies are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them the day before my party, and they were just as delicious the next day. They're also easy to transport, which makes them perfect for potlucks and picnics.


Mafia Writes
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These cherry whoopie pies are perfect for beginner bakers. The instructions are easy to follow, and the pies turn out beautifully. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


dikson willbrod
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I made these cherry whoopie pies with fresh cherries instead of canned, and they were even better! The fresh cherries added a brighter, more intense flavor to the filling. I highly recommend using fresh cherries if you can find them.


Kebede Shume
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These cherry whoopie pies are a flavor explosion! The cake layers are moist and fluffy, and the cherry filling is bursting with flavor. The buttercream frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and richness. I highly recomm


Cherie Mitchell
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I made these cherry whoopie pies for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they disappeared quickly. The cake layers were light and fluffy, the cherry filling was sweet and tart, and the buttercream frosting was rich and creamy.


Namigadde Justine
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As a first-time baker, I was a bit intimidated by this recipe, but I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! The instructions were easy to follow, and the pies turned out beautifully. The cake layers were moist and fluffy, and the cherry filling


elshabah AMV
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These cherry whoopie pies were an absolute delight! The cake layers were perfectly soft and fluffy, and the cherry filling was bursting with flavor. The buttercream frosting was the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and richness. I