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Thursday, September 22, 2011

"W" is for Whoopie Pies!

I did not want to miss Alphabe Thursday. I am trying to turn over a clean slate and really watch my eating habits but who in their right mind could ever resist a yummy, gooey wonderfully delicious Whoopie Pie? Tonight I am going to share a recipe I have found that is a family favorite from a collection of recipes that I found.

Hope you like it! If you do share it with everyone you know and make sure you tell Ms. Jenny that I sent you over!


Whoopie Pies

1 18.5 oz. devils food cake mix
5 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup of milk
1 cup of white sugar
1 cup of shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1. Prepare the cake mix as directed except  using on 3/4 cup of water
    Drop batter onto greased cookie sheet or use parchment paper lined cookie sheet into 2 1/2 inch to        3 inch  circles. Bake until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.

2.  To make the filling: In a saucepan combine milk and flour and cook , stirring constantly until it    
     forms a thick paste. Let cool.

3.  In a medium bowl beat sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add vanilla. Add cooled flour mixture      
     and beat until doubled in volume.

4.  Turn the little cakes over on their back. Spoon a dollop of folling onto the little cakes. Add the
      second cake to form a sandwich.

You may sprinkle the finished pies with powdered sugar or you may also color the filling to match a birthday party theme or holiday. 

25 comments:

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Whoopie! That is some pie. I am not a chocolate lover, but sure do know people who would love this. I will have to pass this on to them. Thanks for sharing. Whoopie is one of the best W words ever!

Dana @ Bungalow'56 said...

Would you believe I have never tried one of these. They are not something you hear about in Northern Canada. They do look good though. I may have to try it for a treat for my three girls. Thanks for sharing.
Dana

Gattina said...

Looks delicious. I only eat cake but never have baked one, lol !
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Amanda said...

This looks like a giant Oreo cookie - YUM! :)

Theresa said...

Wow, I could eat the whole pie:) Enjoy your day my friend, HUGS!

Tete said...

Oh no- I didn't see a thing!
I have to be strong...and it's so hard when all you crazy girls keep posting things like this! LOL
Have a great day!
Hugs- Tete

Ames said...

Those look so good!~Ames

Parsley said...

Oh my!! Looks soooo yummy!

Viki said...

Looks delish but bhis recipe could be dangerous LOL.

Coloradolady said...

Goodness.....death by chocolate!!!!

Pondside said...

I`d have to make sure that there was lots of company in the house before making these, or they`d go directly to my hips!

LV said...

You are a lady blessed with many talents. I do not cook much anymore, but would certainty enjoy having one of these with a cup of coffee with you. Trust all is well with you and family.

Splendid Little Stars said...

how scrumptious!

Unknown said...

Looks yummy!

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Heather said...

that looks rather yummy!!!


Heather

Elaine said...

I can see my daughter Gwen wanting one of these.. Since my surgery a few months ago I have no craving for sweets much anymore.

Esther Joy said...

Mmmmmm! Looks delicious! If I hadn't just had pizza with my granddaughter I might be tempted to make one!

GwendolynKay said...

Who indeed could resist all that chocolate yumminess?!
hugs~

To the Toy Box and Beyond said...

I have never had one. It looks good but reminds me of those oreo cake things they had out awhile back I dont like those

21 Wits said...

Oh you can't eat too much of these though...way too sweet...for me!

Sharon said...

Oh my gosh! Those pies look wonderful1

H said...

When I read 'pie' I was expecting something with pastry (e.g. meat or apple), so this was a surprise.

I'm afraid I hardly ever bake, tho it does look very tempting!

(Think lettuce leaf, think lettuce leaf, think lettuce leaf...)

Intense Guy said...

The amish around here love making these.

I wonder why they are called Whoppie Pies? :)

Intense Guy said...

:)

Just thought you might enjoy this:

The world's largest whoopie pie was created in South Portland, Maine on March 26, 2011, weighing in at 1,062 pounds.

Jenny said...

Oh wow. This looks wonderful!

I am also enamored of pumpkin whoopie pies...but I'll pretty much eat any kind at all!

Thanks for a delicious link for Alphabe-Thursday's letter "W".

What a perfect choice for the letter!

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