In case you don't know, Whoopie Pies are a regional favorite in central PA, where Linda went to school and met her husband. Linda's sister-in-law, Missy, is the Queen of Whoopie Pies in her small town. I've never made these, but now they're on my list!
Whoopie Pies
Cakes
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
4 cups flour
1 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cups sour milk (add 2 tablespoons vinegar to milk)
1 cup hot water plus 2 teaspoons baking soda
Mix sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla and set aside. Mix flour, cocoa and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients to the sugar mixture. Add sour milk and water/soda. Line cookie sheet with wax paper. Drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
Icing/Filling
1 cup confectioners sugar
¾ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg white
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons flour
Mix all ingredients together and then add another cup confectioners sugar.
Fill two cake portions with icing. Wrap in plastic wrap to keep fresh.
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