Vegan Raspberry Lemonade Whoopie Pies
You will LOVE this Vegan Raspberry Lemon Whoopie pie! It is the perfect blend of tangy tartness and raspberry sweetness. This is a lighter version of the traditional whoopie pie made with lemon juice, lemon zest and raspberry preserves. It’s great for a party and family gathering. It’s the perfect anytime treat.
Servings: 15 large whoopie pies
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 c non-dairy milk
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- ½ c non-dairy margarine
- 1 c brown sugar
- ¼ c applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
- 2¼ c all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ c non-dairy margarine
- ¾ c non-dairy cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2¾ c confectioners sugar
- 3-4 tbsp raspberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To make the buttermilk, combine the non-dairy milk and vinegar and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, add the non-dairy margarine and brown sugar and cream together. Add the applesauce, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest and mix on medium until it is mixed thoroughly together. Scrap the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture alternating with the buttermilk. Increase the speed and mix until light an creamy.
- Drop 2 tablespoons of batter on a parchment-lined paper or place in a large whoopie pie pan. Bake for 16-18 minutes until the pies have puffed up and the edges are golden brown. Rotate pans halfway through. Let cool completely.
- While they cakes are cooling, make the filling by creaming the margarine and cream cheese in a mixer bowl. Add the vanilla and lemon juice and slowly add the confectioners sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add more sugar if needed and beat again. Beat in the raspberry preserves until thoroughly combined.
- Divide the raspberry cream evenly among the bottoms of the cakes and top with the remaining cakes.
Notes
Note: The cake can be made up to a day ahead. Assemble them just before serving.