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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

    Published: Sep 24, 2021 Modified: Sep 24, 2021 by Kristin King / This post may contain affiliate links

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    These festive Cake Mix Whoopie Pies are perfect for fall and made with the goodness of pumpkin for a boost of delicious vitamins and fiber! With a sweet, creamy cheesecake filling and only a few ingredients, it's a dessert that can't get any simpler. Make these cute and irresistible pumpkin whoopie pies for birthdays, autumn festivities, or any time you want a quick and yummy treat!

    Side close up shot two whoopie pies leaning on each other on a grey surface with sprinkles in front.
    You will love this unique and delicious fall dessert! Ready in less than 30 minutes, these pumpkin whoopie pies are the perfect sweet treat!
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    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👪 FAQs
    • 💭 Other Helpful Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍰 Dessert Dishes
    • 🎃 More Pumpkin Recipes
    • Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe
    • 📋 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe

    I love everything pumpkin, and autumn is the perfect time to kick it into high gear!

    Although, I will be honest, I make desserts with pumpkin in them all year long, because pumpkin is a great way to make those sweets just a little less unhealthy. It adds fiber to the dessert, and eliminates the need for oil. Gotta love it!

    Making brownies with canned pumpkin or something like this Crock Pot Pumpkin Cake are great ways to incorporate more pumpkin into your desserts. It makes for such fudgy and soft textures, and the fact that it's slightly healthier is such a plus!

    🥘 Ingredients Needed

    Overhead shot of ingredients for whoopee pies- canned pumpkin and spice cake mix.
    With only two simple ingredients to make the whoopie pie cakes, this recipe is a breeze to create!
    • canned pumpkin - use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling!
    • spice cake mix - mixed with the canned pumpkin, these are the only two ingredients you'll need for the cake part of your whoopie pies!
    Overhead shot of ingredients for cheesecake filling- confectioner's sugar, cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and autumn sprinkles.
    With only five simple ingredients required for the cheesecake filling, these pumpkin whoopie pies are the perfect fall dessert!
    • butter - gives the filling a buttercream-like flavor.
    • cream cheese - adds a creamy thickness to your whoopie pie filling and provides that classic cheesecake taste!
    • confectioner's sugar - helps the butter and cream cheese form into a soft frosting consistency.
    • vanilla - for additional flavor in the filling.
    • sprinkles - optional, for decoration.

    🔪 Instructions

    Two panel collage of process shots- mixing ingredients and forming whoopee pies in cupcake tin.
    This pumpkin whoopie pie recipe could not get any easier!
    1. Mix together the cake mix and canned pumpkin. This batter will be very thick.
    2. Fill a whoopie pie pan with the batter and bake for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees F. Cool and transfer to a wire rack.
    Four panel collage of process shots for cheesecake filling- mixing ingredients, forming whoopee pies, and adding sprinkles.
    With prep done in only 15 minutes, these cake mix whoopie pies are the perfect dessert to make in a rush!
    1. To make the filling, start by beating the butter with a hand mixer until fluffy. Then add the cream cheese and mix until smooth, and follow up with the confectioner's sugar and vanilla.
    2. Spread about 2 tablespoons on half of the baked whoopie pie cakes.
    3. Place the other half on top of the filling.
    4. Roll the outside in the sprinkles or press them on.

    👪 FAQs

    Why are my whoopie pies coming out flat?

    Typically this is due to a batter that's too thin. If your cake mix whoopie pies are coming out flat, try slightly reducing the amount of canned pumpkin in the batter.

    Why do whoopie pies get sticky?

    If your whoopie pies sit out for too long, this can cause them to get sticky. It's best to store them in an airtight container or even wrap them individually in plastic to prevent stickiness.

    Do pumpkin whoopie pies need to be refrigerated?

    Because of the ingredients in the filling, it's best to store these whoopie pies in the refrigerator. They'll be good for over a week there. You can also freeze them for about 2 months. Just be sure to thaw in the fridge or even on the counter, as whoopie pies are best enjoyed at room temperature.

    Side shot of two whoopie pies stacked on a black surface with sprinkles in the background.
    The whole family will enjoy creating these cake mix whoopie pies!

    💭 Other Helpful Tips

    • You can bake the whoopie pie halves ahead of time and assemble later. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
    • The frosting can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Be sure to give it 20 minutes or so to soften before assembly.

    Pumpkin whoopie pies are a quick and easy dessert that are perfect for fall! The flavors of pumpkin spice and cheesecake are delicious together, and these little handheld pies are perfect for lunchboxes or for a treat on the go!

    📖 Variations

    • If you love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate, try adding some chocolate chips to the whoopie pie batter, or using them instead of sprinkles to decorate the exposed filling.
    • Other great ideas to decorate these pumpkin whoopie pies: candied pecans or walnuts, brown sugar, or cinnamon sugar.
    • Store bought frosting can also be used to fill these whoopie pies, but the consistency might be slightly too thin.

    🍰 Dessert Dishes

    There's never too much dessert! (OK, maybe there is, but you didn't hear it from me).

    If you're craving more sweets after these pumpkin whoopie pies, check out this recipe for Sesame Cookies with Pretzels, which are unique and tasty little cookies that melt in your mouth. Love candy bars? Try Snickers Bar Brownies!

    Or go for something more classic like Guinness Chocolate Cake, or a dessert you can eat for breakfast if you really wanted-- Pancake Mix Cake with Graham Crackers!

    🎃 More Pumpkin Recipes

    • Pumpkin Overnight Oats - Start your day with a hearty and filling breakfast!
    • Pumpkin Cheddar Grilled Cheese - Makes a quick dinner or lunch, especially if you're looking for a new spin on grilled cheese.
    • Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake - Pumpkin and dessert just work so well together!
    Side shot of multiple whoopie pies, one with a bite taken out, on a red plate sprinkled with powdered sugar.
    The whole family will enjoy these fun and delicious cake mix whoopie pies!

    Love the pumpkin cheesecake combo? Check out these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars! They're the perfect mix of rich and creamy cheesecake, buttery graham cracker crust and pumpkin pie spice flavor. Yum!

    Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe

    Love this recipe? Awesome! Please give it a 5 star ⭐ rating below! And if you make this, snap a photo and tag me on Instagram. You can find me at DizzyBusyandHungry or #dizzybusyandhungry!

    📋 Recipe Card

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    Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

    Recipe Author: Kristin
    Cute and delicious pumpkin whoopie pies with cream cheese filling, perfect for lunch boxes!
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 -15
    Calories 438 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    For the whoopie pies:

    • 1 box spice cake mix
    • 1 can pure pumpkin

    For the filling:

    • ½ cup butter
    • 8 ounces cream cheese (1 package)
    • 3 cups confectioner's sugar
    • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla
    • Fall-themed sprinkles (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    For the whoopie pies:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
    • In a large bowl, mix together the spice cake mix and pumpkin. The batter will be very thick.
      1 box spice cake mix, 1 can pure pumpkin
    • Using a whoopie pie pan, fill each cup about ¾ of the way with batter.
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and then remove the pies and transfer to a wire cooling rack.

    For the filling:

    • Using a hand mixer, beat the butter on high speed until fluffy. Combine the cream cheese and continue to mix until smooth and well-combined.
      ½ cup butter, 8 ounces cream cheese
    • Add the confectioner's sugar and vanilla and mix thoroughly. (For stiffer filling, use a more confectioner's sugar.)
      3 cups confectioner's sugar, 1.5 teaspoons vanilla
    • Spread one half of each whoopie pie with about 2 tablespoons of filling (use more or less as desired).
    • Place the other whoopie pie half on top of the filling.
    • Sprinkle the fall-themed sprinkles around the outside of the filling (optional).
      Fall-themed sprinkles

    Notes

    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • You can make these ahead of time and assemble them right before serving. Store the whoopie pie halves in an airtight container at room temperature and the filling in the refrigerator. Remove the filling from the refrigerator about 15-20 minutes prior to assembly to soften a little.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 172mg | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2.1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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    Update Notes: This post was originally published in September 2015, but was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in September 2021.

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    1. frugal hausfrau

      August 28, 2018 at 1:49 am

      Thanks for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday!

      Mollie

      Reply
    2. Amy

      August 28, 2018 at 12:55 am

      Oh my, these look good. We love Pumpkin and cheesecake, so this has got to be a win win. Thank you for sharing at Dare to Share Saturday.

      Reply
    3. Jann Olson

      August 27, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      So fun for fall! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
      hugs,
      Jann

      Reply
    4. Sheri

      August 27, 2018 at 11:26 am

      Thanks so much for sharing at our To Grandma's House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and more Link Party! Pinned this! Hope you join us again next week!

      Reply
    5. Beverly

      August 26, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      These pumpkin whoopie pies look so yummy! Stop by Over The Moon Linky Party since you are being featured.
      Hugs,
      Bev

      Reply
      • Kristin

        August 29, 2018 at 5:44 am

        Oh awesome! Thank you so much for the feature!

        Reply
    6. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

      August 24, 2018 at 8:20 am

      Hard to believe we're moving int pumpkin season already!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!

      Reply
    7. Veneta Britt

      October 14, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Yeah that doesn't happen often. Maybe I will make the filling first and keep it in the fridge so that I can take it out to warm up while the cookies are cooling. That might work.

      Reply
    8. Veneta Britt

      October 12, 2015 at 10:37 pm

      Don't have a whoopie pie pan could I just drop cookies from an ice cream scoop to get a equal size top and bottom. Not in a position to go out and spend money for one either.

      Reply
      • Kristin King

        October 13, 2015 at 6:25 am

        Thanks for stopping by! The ice cream scoop is a good idea! I think if you have a muffin tin, that might work best to help keep them from spreading too much while baking.

        Reply
        • Veneta Britt

          October 13, 2015 at 6:12 pm

          4 stars
          I made some the other day and the ones i had did not spread just puffed up. I made just the cookies to see how it would work.

        • Kristin King

          October 13, 2015 at 7:07 pm

          Oh, OK, great! Sounds like it all worked out then, yes? 🙂

        • Veneta Britt

          October 13, 2015 at 7:57 pm

          Now I have to make another batch and hopefully they will last long enough to get made into whoopie pies...they ate all the first batch before I got the filling made.

        • Kristin King

          October 14, 2015 at 5:45 am

          Haha! Same here, the kids never want to wait for the filling. You might have to make them when no one else is home! 😀

    9. Maria Magdalena

      October 12, 2015 at 3:01 am

      5 stars
      You right! It is perfect for lunch box! Thank you for your participation at Tasty Tuesday with Creative K Kids, I pin your recipe on Pinterest board

      Reply
    10. Lisa Silfwerbrand

      October 11, 2015 at 11:23 am

      These look soooo yummy Kristin! You were one of my Features this week over on Recreated Designs for our Bewitchin' Projects Block party. Thanks for linking up and sharing this recipe! Hugs, Lisa

      Reply
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