Comments on: The Big Whoop: chocolate whoopie pies http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/ Hot Stuff from King Arthur's Hearth Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:31:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Rocky-cat http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-22932 Rocky-cat Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:27:54 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-22932 Follow-up: I overbaked the cake layers slightly so they were just a bit dry but the finished cake was good, nonetheless. We noticed, however, that the cake bore a striking resemblance to Drake's Yankee Doodles. Those were my favorite snack cakes as a child. So my next project, after recovering from Halloween and H1N1, will be to convert this recipe to cupcakes. I just have to be more careful about the baking time. And cut the filling amount down by about 2/3 to 3/4, I guess. Follow-up:
I overbaked the cake layers slightly so they were just a bit dry but the finished cake was good, nonetheless. We noticed, however, that the cake bore a striking resemblance to Drake’s Yankee Doodles. Those were my favorite snack cakes as a child. So my next project, after recovering from Halloween and H1N1, will be to convert this recipe to cupcakes. I just have to be more careful about the baking time. And cut the filling amount down by about 2/3 to 3/4, I guess.

]]> By: Rocky-cat http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-22348 Rocky-cat Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:43:37 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-22348 Do you think this batter (or Kyle's Whoopie Pies) could be used in a cake pan? I have the Williams Sonoma sandwich cookie cake pan set and I'm thinking of using this recipe with the filling tinted orange for a Halloween party? Would you recommend a whoopie pie batter or a more traditional cake-like batter? I think their recommended brownie batter is overkill. <strong>Not familiar with the W-S set, but if it makes soft sandwich cookies, a la whoopie pies - then it should be just fine. Go for it! PJH</strong> Do you think this batter (or Kyle’s Whoopie Pies) could be used in a cake pan? I have the Williams Sonoma sandwich cookie cake pan set and I’m thinking of using this recipe with the filling tinted orange for a Halloween party? Would you recommend a whoopie pie batter or a more traditional cake-like batter? I think their recommended brownie batter is overkill.

Not familiar with the W-S set, but if it makes soft sandwich cookies, a la whoopie pies - then it should be just fine. Go for it! PJH

]]> By: FRAN S http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-20096 FRAN S Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:40 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-20096 Better late than never... Ijust made these and they were a huge hit at my house. My 14 year old helped me make them and he said he thought I should have my own TV show. Everyone thought they were like the best "Devil Dogs" ever. I did use 3 parts dutch cocoa and 1 part black cocoa with great results. I also used half butter and half shortening in the cake and there was very little spread. I've been requested to make them again so I may give it a go with just butter this time. My husband requested whipped cream for the filling. I thought the filling was outstanding! 2 questions... Could I incorporate fluff with whipped cream somehow? Do you think the batter would hold up to being piped out through a bag so I could get the shape of the store bought "Devil Dogs?" Thanks. <strong>Hi Fran - Yes, I think the batter could be made Devil Dog shaped, for sure. And yes, a good way to stabilize whipped cream is to add about 1/3 cup Fluff per 1 cup heavy cream - I've never tried it, just read the amount, so not sure when you add the Fluff, but I'd think when the cream is about half whipped? You'd have to keep them refrigerated though, OK? Enjoy - PJH</strong> Better late than never… Ijust made these and they were a huge hit at my house. My 14 year old helped me make them and he said he thought I should have my own TV show. Everyone thought they were like the best “Devil Dogs” ever. I did use 3 parts dutch cocoa and 1 part black cocoa with great results. I also used half butter and half shortening in the cake and there was very little spread. I’ve been requested to make them again so I may give it a go with just butter this time. My husband requested whipped cream for the filling. I thought the filling was outstanding!
2 questions…
Could I incorporate fluff with whipped cream somehow?
Do you think the batter would hold up to being piped out through a bag so I could get the shape of the store bought “Devil Dogs?”
Thanks.

Hi Fran - Yes, I think the batter could be made Devil Dog shaped, for sure. And yes, a good way to stabilize whipped cream is to add about 1/3 cup Fluff per 1 cup heavy cream - I’ve never tried it, just read the amount, so not sure when you add the Fluff, but I’d think when the cream is about half whipped? You’d have to keep them refrigerated though, OK? Enjoy - PJH

]]> By: Alishia http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-16810 Alishia Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:34:08 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-16810 The absolute best whoopie pies around are made by a tiny little place in Allenstown NH called Whoop It Up. They have it down packed as far as the cke and especially the filling. So so good! They sell all over the state. I have seen them at Shaw's Supermarkets, The Meat House, and a few farm stands as well. The best is the giant whoopie pie they make for birthdays....really a terrific pie.Yummy .... The absolute best whoopie pies around are made by a tiny little place in Allenstown NH called Whoop It Up. They have it down packed as far as the cke and especially the filling. So so good! They sell all over the state. I have seen them at Shaw’s Supermarkets, The Meat House, and a few farm stands as well. The best is the giant whoopie pie they make for birthdays….really a terrific pie.Yummy ….

]]> By: Dorothy http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-16768 Dorothy Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:33:31 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-16768 I made these last night using Hershey's Special Dark cocoa (couldn't find any regular Dutch-processed cocoa in local grocery stores), but I'll definitely have to make them again using the Double-Dutch cocoa as soon as I get my catalogue in! Marshmallow Fluff was a bit harder to find, but I'm glad I looked around for it...much better than the creme variety (and bigger tub, so more for me to eat out of the tub later!). I managed to sqeak out 20 mini-pies out of the recipe with my cookie scoop, and they were quite a hit at work. Actually a few of my co-workers commented on them being "too much" to eat at once, and those were the minis! I can't imagine sitting down with the regular 'hamburger-sized' ones. Thanks for the recipe! I made these last night using Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa (couldn’t find any regular Dutch-processed cocoa in local grocery stores), but I’ll definitely have to make them again using the Double-Dutch cocoa as soon as I get my catalogue in! Marshmallow Fluff was a bit harder to find, but I’m glad I looked around for it…much better than the creme variety (and bigger tub, so more for me to eat out of the tub later!). I managed to sqeak out 20 mini-pies out of the recipe with my cookie scoop, and they were quite a hit at work. Actually a few of my co-workers commented on them being “too much” to eat at once, and those were the minis! I can’t imagine sitting down with the regular ‘hamburger-sized’ ones. Thanks for the recipe!

]]> By: Mags http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-16206 Mags Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:34:56 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-16206 My Fluff finally arrived from King Arthur and I was positively giddy making these babies. Delicious, oh my! PJ, I'm blaming you personally for my last two pounds...lol Mags @ the other side of fifty <strong>A moment on the lips, Mags, forever on the hips... PJH</strong> My Fluff finally arrived from King Arthur and I was positively giddy making these babies. Delicious, oh my! PJ, I’m blaming you personally for my last two pounds…lol

Mags @ the other side of fifty

A moment on the lips, Mags, forever on the hips… PJH

]]> By: Tonya http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-15874 Tonya Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:33:11 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-15874 I noticed the recipe in the KA Cookie Companion calls for 1/2 cup veg shortening and this calls for 1/2 c butter for the cookie part. does it matter? thanks! can't wait to try them. <strong>Either butter or shortening will work, but the shortening will result in a higher cake while the butter will spread more. Molly @ KAF</strong> Tonya I noticed the recipe in the KA Cookie Companion calls for 1/2 cup veg shortening and this calls for 1/2 c butter for the cookie part. does it matter?
thanks! can’t wait to try them. Either butter or shortening will work, but the shortening will result in a higher cake while the butter will spread more. Molly @ KAF
Tonya

]]> By: vel http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-15608 vel Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:26:11 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-15608 Glad to see that some folks know the difference between whoopee pies and gobs. Glad to see that some folks know the difference between whoopee pies and gobs.

]]> By: Heidi http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-15572 Heidi Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:31:07 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-15572 A maple whoopie pie? This PA girl with VT connections would love to see that recipe! <strong>Here you go: <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/maple-walnut-whoopie-pies-recipe" rel="nofollow">Maple-Walnut Whoopie Pies</a>. Enjoy! PJH</strong> A maple whoopie pie? This PA girl with VT connections would love to see that recipe!

Here you go: Maple-Walnut Whoopie Pies. Enjoy! PJH

]]> By: Fran http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-15282 Fran Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:39:05 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/06/04/the-big-whoop-chocolate-whoopie-pies/#comment-15282 Made these today. My grandkids and one of their friends went absolutely crazy over these. My husband ate 2 before I could get them wrapped up! The kids left with one in each hand. Big hit!!! Thanks, I'll make these again for sure. :o) Fran <strong>Thanks for sharing, Fran - glad they were a hit! PJH</strong> Made these today. My grandkids and one of their friends went absolutely crazy over these. My husband ate 2 before I could get them wrapped up! The kids left with one in each hand. Big hit!!! Thanks, I’ll make these again for sure.
:o)
Fran

Thanks for sharing, Fran - glad they were a hit! PJH

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