Soft pumpkin-honey cakes filled with fluffy honey cream cheese frosting and topped with chocolate drizzle, sprinkles, and tiny icing bees.

These Honey Pot Whoopie Pies are straight from the hive- soft, golden pumpkin-honey cakes sandwiched with silky honey cream cheese frosting. They’re drizzled with white chocolate, sprinkled with nonpareils, and topped with the cutest little icing bees. SAdd honey lemonade or floral tea on the side to complete the bee-themed fun.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Soft pumpkin-honey cakes with a light, fluffy texture.
• Sweet honey cream cheese frosting that pairs perfectly with the spiced cakes.
• Decorated with white chocolate drizzle, sprinkles, and icing bees for a playful touch.
• Ideal for spring parties, baby showers, or bee-themed celebrations.
• Simple to make, yet impressive enough for any dessert table.

Ingredient Notes

• Honey: Adds natural sweetness and a soft floral flavor that ties the whole recipe together.
• Pumpkin purée: Keeps the cakes moist and adds a subtle earthy flavor that complements the honey.
• Brown sugar: Deepens the sweetness and gives the cakes a hint of caramel flavor.
• Cinnamon: Adds warmth and enhances the honey and pumpkin notes.
• Cream cheese: Creates a tangy balance in the frosting that pairs perfectly with the sweet cakes.
• Honey in frosting: Infuses extra flavor and gives the frosting a smooth, glossy texture.
• White chocolate: Used for drizzling and decoration to add a creamy contrast.
• Royal icing bees and nonpareils: Bring the bee theme to life and add color and fun to each whoopie pie.

Before You Bake

Can I make the cakes ahead of time?
Yes, you can bake the cakes a day in advance. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature, then fill and decorate the next day.

Do I have to use pumpkin purée?
Pumpkin purée keeps the cakes moist, but you can substitute with unsweetened applesauce for a similar texture.

How do I keep the frosting from getting too soft?
If the frosting feels too loose, chill it for 10 to 15 minutes before piping or spreading. It will firm up and hold its shape beautifully.

Honey Pot Whoopie Pies

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• Author: Taryn Camp

Ingredients

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For the cakes

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup honey
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup pumpkin purée
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Honey cream cheese frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
• ¼ cup honey (add a little more if you like extra sweetness)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings

• Melted white chocolate
• Colorful nonpareils
• Royal icing bees

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and honey until light and fluffy. Add the egg, pumpkin purée, and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined, don’t overmix.
3. Scoop the batter by tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Keep them small so they bake evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until set and slightly springy to the touch. Cool completely before decorating.
4. Drizzle melted white chocolate over half of the cooled whoopie bites. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with nonpareils and place a royal icing bee on top. Set aside to harden.
5. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy. Add honey and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until creamy and spreadable. If you want it firmer, chill for 15 minutes before piping.
6. Pipe a swirl of honey cream cheese frosting onto the plain whoopie bites. Top each with a decorated whoopie bite to make little sandwiches.

FAQ

Can I freeze Honey Pot Whoopie Pies?
Yes. Freeze the unfilled cakes for up to 2 months. Thaw completely before adding the frosting and decorations.

Can I use store-bought frosting instead of homemade?
You can, but the homemade honey cream cheese frosting gives these whoopie pies their signature flavor.

What is the best way to decorate them?
Drizzle with white chocolate while it’s still slightly warm, then add nonpareils and royal icing bees before it hardens.

Can I make these mini-sized?
Yes. Use a small cookie scoop to portion the batter and reduce the bake time to 8–10 minutes.

How should I store the finished whoopie pies?
Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

Sprinkle of Fun

Host a sweet bee-themed spring party and let these Honey Pot Whoopie Pies steal the show. Serve them alongside honey lemonade or floral teas, decorate the table with little jars of honey, and set out bee-themed napkins or plates.