Elaine Lee's Recipes: Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Ingredients

• 3 c all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 c sugar
• 2 ea large eggs
• 1 c unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened (one package)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 c powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract