Strawberries & Cream Whoopie Pies - DFM | DFM

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups (550 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) buttermilk
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) water
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) diced strawberries
• 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) whipping cream
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) icing sugar
• 1 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
• Icing sugar, optional
• Vanilla whip cream can be prepared in advance and stored in refrigerator.
• Macerating your berries with sugar results in a softened berry in delicate syrup. The result is sweet, brightly acidic and tender strawberries that make an ideal filling for your whoopie pie.