Whoopie Pies

No, whoopies are not pies. Actually, it's an American speciality. It is a cake which is composed of vanilla cream between two disc-shaped of chocolate cake. These cutie little pastries are presently IN !

The legend tells that the women of the Amish community in Pennsylvania backed these delicious pastries and put them in their children's and husband's lunchboxes. When they discovered these nice cakes by opening their little boxes, they cried out "Whoopie !" as they were joyful to see that.

But this pretty story seems just to be a legend. Curiously, the origin of this recipe has been lost while it is fewer than hundred years old. The oldest recipe dates from 1931 !

Here is the recipe : 

Makes 2 dozen sandwiches

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sift together flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside. Line two baking pans with Silpats (French nonstick baking mats) or parchment paper. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Beat until well combined. Slowly add dry ingredients. Mix until combined.

2. Using a 1-ounce ice-cream scoop, place cookies onto lined baking pans, twelve per pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool. Repeat with remaining batter.

3. Spread 2 tablespoons of frosting onto each of twenty-four of cookies. Sandwich together with remaining twenty-four cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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