Description
Fluffy vanilla sponge buns filled with rich chocolate whipped cream and coated in a crisp dark chocolate shell with optional toasted almond topping.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted almonds (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with round silicone molds or grease a whoopie pie pan.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into molds and bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and springy to the touch. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, whip cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Slice each bun horizontally and pipe or spoon the whipped chocolate cream generously onto the bottom half. Sandwich with the top half.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil until smooth. Dip each assembled bun into the chocolate mixture to fully coat.
- Place on a wire rack and sprinkle with toasted almonds while still wet. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- Ensure buns are completely cool before filling and coating.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg