Whoopie Pie Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• FILLING:
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Dash salt
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract