Maine Whoopie Pies Recipe

Name: Maine Whoopie Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 CAKE; 2 cups Flour; 1/2 cups Cocoa Powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 cup Shortening [or butter]; 1 cup Sugar [granulated]; 1 cup Buttermilk [1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar]; 1 Egg [large]; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 FILLING; 1 cup Shortening [or butter] softened; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 cups Marshmallow Fluff [or creme]; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

1 CAKE
2 cups Flour
1/2 cups Cocoa Powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 cup Shortening [or butter]
1 cup Sugar [granulated]
1 cup Buttermilk [1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar]
1 Egg [large]
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 FILLING
1 cup Shortening [or butter] softened
2 cups Powdered Sugar
2 cups Marshmallow Fluff [or creme]
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

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CAKES
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1. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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2. In a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle, cream together the shortening and sugar.
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3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
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4. Continue to mix on low speed while alternately adding the buttermilk and flour mixture. Stop to scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
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5. Spoon about 1/4-cup of batter roughly 3 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets (an ice cream scoop works well here).
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6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the cakes comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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FILLING
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1. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and using the mixer paddle, beat until smooth.
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2. Spread about 2 tablespoons of filling on the bottom side of one cake and top with another cake
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3. Wrap individually in cling film until you're ready to eat one.

1336

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 CAKE, 2 cups Flour, 1/2 cups Cocoa Powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda, and more.

Yes, Maine Whoopie Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Maine Whoopie Pies

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