Whether you're hosting a Super Bowl party or a Pee Wee League gathering, these Football Whoopie Pies are sure to delight your guests. Made with a simple cake mix, they’re easy to prepare and perfect for adding a festive touch to any football-themed celebration.
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These football whoopie pies are a treat everyone will love because their soft, cake-like texture pairs perfectly with the creamy marshmallow filling. The combination of fluffy cake and smooth filling makes each bite sweet and satisfying.
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Ingredients
Football whoopie pies ingredients
- Cake mix - use a 13.25 ounce box of chocolate cake mix (note: I used Betty Crooker)
- Chocolate pudding - use a 3.9 ounce box of instant pudding
- Eggs, oil and water
See recipe card for quantities.
Marshmallow filling ingredients
- Unsalted butter - soften butter to room temperature before starting recipe
- Powdered sugar - sift powdered sugar to remove any lumps
- Marshmallow fluff - often found in your grocer's peanut butter aisle
- Vanilla extract - use pure vanilla extract not an imitation vanilla
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Pan preparation
The first step in preparing these football whoopie pies is to get your baking pans ready. Start by creating a template with football shapes, each about 2 ¼ inches long (or use my free downloadable template found here). Make sure to leave at least 1 ½ inches of space between each shape so they have room to spread while baking.
Next, line each baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, placing it over the template to guide your football shapes.
Football whoopie pies instructions
After preparing your pans, you’re ready to make football whoopie pies using cake mix. Just follow the easy steps below, and you’ll have a tasty treat to share with your friends and family!
01 - Place cake mix, instant pudding, eggs, vegetable oil and water in a large bowl. Stir until well combined (note: you may use a hand or stand mixer for this step). Transfer whoopie pie batter to a pastry bag fitted with a ¼" opening or cut a small hole in the bag.
02 - Pipe an outline along the edges of the football template, then fill in the inside to create a solid shape. Bake the football whoopie pies at 350℉ (177℃) for 10–12 minutes, or until they are well risen and firm to the touch. Cool completely before filling.
Marshmallow filling
03 - Place softened butter and marshmallow fluff in a bowl. Using a hand or stand mixer, begin mixing together on medium speed. Continue to mix until well combined.
04 - Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to bowl. Mix on low speed and gradually increase speed to medium. Continue to mix until well combined.
Assemble football whoopie pies
05 - Spread a heaping tablespoon of filling onto the flat side of half of the whoopie pies. Then, take the remaining whoopie pie halves and gently press them on top of the filling to create a sandwich.
06 - To create the football laces, pipe a straight line of marshmallow filling down the center of each whoopie pie. Next, pipe 4 to 5 short lines across the long line to complete the look. Note: Royal icing may also be used to create the design.
Variations on the football whoopie pies
These whoopie pies are made with a classic marshmallow filling, but you can easily switch things up to match your taste. Here are a few delicious options to try:
- Chocolate Ganache - perfect for a rich and decadent flavor
- Peanut Butter Cream - adds a salty-sweet twist
- Cream Cheese Frosting - offers a tangy contrast
Storage
The filling for these football whoopie pies contains butter, so they should be refrigerated until you're ready to enjoy them. To store, place in an airtight container, and if you're stacking them, make sure to put sheets of parchment paper between each layer.
They can be stored in the fridge for up to five days, but keep in mind that they don't freeze well.
FAQ
It’s believed that when Amish farmers or kids discovered these sweet treats in their lunch pails, they’d shout, “Whoopie!” That joyful exclamation is how the dessert got its name. However, some say the treat actually comes from Maine. Check out this article and decide what you think!
More desserts for casual gatherings
Looking for more easy dessert recipes to serve at your next casual gathering? Try these:
I hope you enjoy these football whoopie pies made with cake mix as much as my family and friends do!
📋 Recipe
Football Whoopie Pies with Cake Mix
Equipment
- 3 Sheet pans lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Hand or stand mixer
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- 2 Pastry bags
Ingredients
Whoopie pies
- 1 Box Chocolate cake mix (13.25 ounce box)
- 1 Box Instant chocolate pudding (3.9 ounce box)
- 3 Large Eggs
- ¾ Cup Water
- ½ Cup Vegetable oil
Marshmallow filling
- ½ Cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1¼ Cup Powdered sugar sifted
- 2 Cups Marshmallow fluff
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare pans
- creating a template with football shapes, each about 2 ¼ inches long (or use my free downloadable template found in the notes section below). Make sure to leave at least 1½ inches of space between each shape so they have room to spread while baking.
- Line each baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, placing it over the template to guide your football shapes.
Whoopie pies
- Preheat oven to 350℉ / 177℃
- Place cake mix, instant pudding, eggs, vegetable oil and water in a large bowl. Stir until well combined (note: you may use a hand or stand mixer for this step)
- Transfer whoopie pie batter to a pastry bag fitted with a ¼" opening or cut a small hole in the bag.
- Pipe an outline along the edges of the football template, then fill in the inside to create a solid shape.
- Bake the whoopie pies for 10–12 minutes, or until they are well risen and firm to the touch.
- Cool completely before filling.
Marshmallow filling
- Place softened butter and marshmallow fluff in a bowl. Using a hand or stand mixer, being mixing together on medium speed. Continue to mix until well combined.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to bowl. Mix on low speed and gradually increase speed to medium. Continue to mix until well combined.
Assemble and decorate whoopie pies
- Spread a heaping tablespoon of filling onto the flat side of half of the whoopie pies. Then, take the remaining whoopie pie halves and gently press them on top of the filling to create a sandwich.
- To create the football laces, pipe a straight line of marshmallow filling down the center of each whoopie pie. Next, pipe 4 to 5 short lines across the long line to complete the look. Note: Royal icing can also be used to create the design.
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