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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies
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These Apple Cider Whoopie Pies are a delightful fall treat! Soft, spiced apple cider cakes are filled with a creamy maple buttercream for a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cakes:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider, reduced to 1/4 cup (apple cider concentrate)
  • For the Maple Buttercream:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Make the Apple Cider Cakes: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple cider concentrate, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make the Maple Buttercream: In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth and creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
  10. Stir in maple syrup, salt, and milk/cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
  11. Assemble the Whoopie Pies: Match up cakes of similar size. Spread a generous amount of maple buttercream on the flat side of one cake and top with another cake, flat side down.
  12. Repeat with remaining cakes and buttercream.
  13. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

For an extra touch, dust the whoopie pies with powdered sugar before serving.

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