Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Salted Caramel Frosting

Sweet, salty, and rich, these chocolate whoopie pies with salted caramel frosting satisfy all your dessert cravings!

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 6 Tablespoons (32g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*

Salted Caramel Frosting

• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
• 5 – 6 Tablespoons heavy cream, divided*
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 and 1/2 cups (240-300g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
2. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
3. In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium-high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat on medium high speed until fluffy and combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla on high speed, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to combine.