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    Home » Recipes » Summer Fun

    Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Lobsters

    Published: Sep 18, '15 · Modified: Aug 14, '23 · By: Beth Klosterboer · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Make these fun Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Lobsters and pound cake fries for dessert at your lobster and crab boil or for a summertime picnic. Enjoy fluffy marshmallow filling sandwiched between two soft lobster-shaped red velvet cakes. It's so good!

    lobster-shaped red velvet whoppie pies served on pound cake french fries

    We recently enjoyed a wonderful trip to Maine and when we returned home I was inspired to create something that really was representative of our travels.

    My husband couldn't get enough lobster and I indulged in way too many whoopie pies. We both wanted to fill our suitcases with these delicacies and bring Maine home with us.

    So, I decided to combine the two Maine delicacies into one delicious dessert, Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Lobsters.

    Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Lobsters served over pound cake French fries in a paper basket on red and white checked plate and napkin.

    When I decided to create these whoopie pies, I wanted to make sure the filling was just right.

    These vibrant red lobsters are made from red velvet cake and are filled with a traditionally flavored marshmallow filling. I tried several recipes for the filing before I found one that most closely resembled all the whoopie pies I ate while in Maine. I think it's perfect.

    Ingredients

    • red velvet cake mix (plus the eggs and oil called for on the box)
    • shortening - This is a must to get that authentic flavor. You can use butter instead but your filling will taste more like buttercream than whoopie pie filling.
    • confectioners' powdered sugar - For a super smooth filling, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
    • marshmallow fluff - This marshmallow cream adds texture and sweetness.
    • vanilla extract
    • heavy whipping cream
    How to make Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Lobsters.

    Instructions

    To create your Whoopie Pie Lobsters, draw a lobster onto paper and set it under the parchment paper on a baking sheet. I just traced around a lobster cookie cutter that I had. It was the perfect size and shape.

    Spoon the red velvet cake batter into a disposable pastry bag and pipe the batter over the lobster template.

    Bake them for 5-6 minutes. To tell if they are done, press a finger onto one of the cakes. If it springs back, it's done.

    Let the cakes cool for a few minutes, then use a thin metal spatula to remove them. I just set them on a cool cookie sheet on a clean piece of parchment paper.

    Pipe filling over half the cakes and sandwich them together.

    You may have filling left over. Grab some graham crackers or just a spoon and enjoy a snack!

    a table filled with lobster whoopie pies and a paper basket of cake fries all arranged on top of picnic plates and napkins.

    pound cake French Fries on baking sheet.

    Pound Cake French Fries

    I served my Whoopie Pie Lobsters over some pound cake fries. I cut thin slices of pound cake, tossed them in some melted butter, and baked them until golden brown. They look just like the meals served at lobster shacks all over Maine.

    Storage

    Keep your whoopie pie lobsters at room temperature for up to 5 days.

    Variations

    You can use this recipe to make any shape whoopie pie including round ones.

    If you are hosting a lobster and crab boil, you could make crab-shaped whoopie pies to go with the lobsters.

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    Recipe

    Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Lobsters make the perfect treat for a lobster boil picnic whether you are at the beach in Maine or in your back yard.
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    Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Lobsters
    Prep Time
    45 mins
    Cook Time
    5 mins
    Total Time
    50 mins
     
    Lobster shaped red velvet whoopie pies
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: red velvet, whoopie pie
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 431 kcal
    Author: Beth Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    Red Velvet Cakes
    • 1 box red velvet cake mix (and the oil, eggs, and water called for on the box)
    Marshmallow Filling
    • 1 cup shortening
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 13 ounce tub marshmallow fluff
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Line baking pans with parchment paper.
    3. CAKES:
    4. In a mixing bowl combine red velvet cake mix, eggs, oil and water.
    5. Mix until thoroughly blended.
    6. Spoon some batter into a disposable pastry bag.
    7. Pipe out lobster shapes on baking pan.
    8. Bake for 5-6 minutes.
    9. Cool for 2 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely.
    10. FILLING:
    11. Beat shortening, powdered sugar, marshmallow, vanilla, and whipping cream until light and fluffy.
    12. Pipe over half of the lobster shaped cakes.
    13. Top with another lobster shaped cake.
    Recipe Notes

    To make the pound cake French Fries

    Cut 1 or 2 Pound Cakes into French fries, using a crinkle cutter or a knife. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, and set the cake fries on the foil. Drizzle another 2 tablespoons of butter over top. Bake at 325°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes, until deep golden brown. To make ahead, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. 

    Storage

    Store your whoopie pies at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. 

    Cake mix sizes

    I used a 16.5 ounces cake mix and the sizes have changed. You may only get 14 lobsters out of a smaller box of cake mix. 

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    Hi, I'm Beth Jackson Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. Lisa Graine

      February 16, 2020 at 11:57 am

      How much are your lobster wooly pies

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      • Lisa Graine

        February 16, 2020 at 11:58 am

        Whoopi

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      • Beth

        February 16, 2020 at 5:49 pm

        Hi Lisa,

        I actually do not sell any of the treats that I make. I only make them so that I can share the recipes here on this blog. Thanks for your interest though!

        Reply
    2. Jack

      October 23, 2015 at 3:13 am

      You went to maine and had pizza and doughnuts the first 24 hrs? That's a shame

      Reply
    3. Karen @ Sugartown Sweets

      September 20, 2015 at 7:07 am

      I LOVED reading about your trip and how you've created these adorable and yummy looking red velvet whoopie pie lobsters! Sorry you're allegic to the real thing. I am not but it's just the looks of the crazy crustacean that lets me only enjoy watching hubby eat them!
      I'm pretty sure Maine is one of the most beautiful states I've ever visted and after seeing your pictures ..it's makes me want to go back!
      That chocolate moose..the candy store..the chocolate shop!
      Always wanted to take one of those whale boat tours ..maybe your fourth trip will be the charm! 🙂

      Reply
      • Beth

        September 20, 2015 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks, I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed my story. I would love to retire to Maine. I absolutely love it there. I definitely recommend visiting there again. We hope to go back again soon.

        Some day I do hope to see a whale out in the wild. I have lost a bit of hope, but that probably wont stop me from going out again.

        Reply
    4. Carlee

      September 18, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Ah! Those are the cutest thing ever. Looks like an amazing trip!

      Reply
      • Beth

        September 20, 2015 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks so much, Carlee. It really was a wonderful vacation.

        Reply

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