Use a cake mix or use classic yellow cake batter with sprinkles and you are set for a fun, festive treat. These funfetti whoopie pies are a sure favorite.
These funfetti cake mix whoopie pies are so simple to make and kids go crazy for them! The frosting is homemade and loaded with sprinkles too. 
Sprinkles draw in people like nothing I’ve ever seen before. It’s not just the kids either. Most adults are the same way. Giddy and everything. I’m the same way though. I love sprinkles. They’re never particularly delicious, but I like biting into them and the colors they provide.
These are the first whoopie pies I’ve made since last summer. I made a lot of whoopie pies for my cookbook that aren’t made with cake mix. They took a little longer to whip up and required buttermilk. I think my favorite ones from the book were the tiramisu whoopie pies. If you get the book, you must try them!
These funfetti whoopie pies can be made with or without a whoopie pie pan or muffin top pan. I like how the pan makes each whoopie pie perfectly round. I can’t even begin to explain how happy that makes me. It does leave the sides slightly golden brown.
Pro tip: Be sure to grease and flour your whoopie pie pan well so they pop right out. Baked goods sticking to pans is the worst!
What cake mix can I use for these whoopie pies? I used a yellow cake mix for this recipe, but any cake mix should work perfectly. That’s right, you can make white, chocolate, red velvet, and spice cake mix whoopie pies with this recipe
How many cake mix whoopie pies will a box cake mix make? 7 – 10 depending on how loosey-goosey you get with measuring out the batter.
Can I pipe the funfetti frosting? Not really unless you use a large straight tip. The sprinkles/jimmies will get stuck in the piping tips and end up being more frustrating than anything. Leave out the sprinkles if you want to pipe the frosting into cute swirls and maybe garnish the sides with sanding sugar or nonpareils instead.
Click here for the funfetti frosting recipe.
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Funfetti Whoopie Pies
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 7-10 whoopie pies 1x
Description
These funfetti whoopie pies are a festive treat made with a yellow cake mix and loaded with colorful sprinkles, sandwiched with a homemade funfetti frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
- Funfetti frosting (see linked recipe for details)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a whoopie pie pan, coat it with butter or shortening and dust generously with flour. Alternatively, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles, being careful not to overmix as this can cause the colors to bleed.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared whoopie pie pan or onto the lined baking sheet, leaving space between each for spreading. Each whoopie pie should be about 2 tablespoons of batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the whoopie pies to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a generous amount of funfetti frosting on the flat side of one whoopie pie and sandwich with another pie, flat side down.
- Repeat with the remaining whoopie pies and frosting. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
You can use any flavor of cake mix for this recipe, such as chocolate or red velvet. For perfectly round whoopie pies, use a whoopie pie pan. Be sure to grease and flour the pan well to prevent sticking. If you want to pipe the frosting, omit the sprinkles to avoid clogging the piping tip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different cake mix for these whoopie pies?
Yes, you can use any cake mix, including white, chocolate, red velvet, or spice cake mixes.
What is the best way to ensure my whoopie pies come out of the pan easily?
Be sure to grease and flour your whoopie pie pan well to prevent sticking.
Do I need a whoopie pie pan to make this recipe?
No, you can also use a muffin top pan or simply drop the batter onto a baking sheet.
