Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2009

GREAT cakes, disappointing filling. I would ABSOLUTELY make these cakes again but I will definitely look for a better filling, something less waxy and more flavorful than this shortening based one. We used to live in Maine where Whoopie Pies are a very serious thing and I never had a filling this awful. I wanted to give the recipe two stars just for the filling but the cakes were incredible and so easy. I did add a box of chocolate pudding to the cake mix and I think it helped, although it was the stickiest batter I have ever used and I bake a lot. Great recipe, don't make the filling. I'll a buttercream next time.

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2009

This was really good and a great treat! I used peanut butter filling instead of the white cream filling. That being said......it was great as a sweet treat, but, if you are looking for a traditional whoopie pie this is not it. The cake part is very different. This is more like the texture, taste, & consistency as an "oreo cakester" like you get in the store. Definitely was a good dessert and I will make again.

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happyschmoopies

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Sidman, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: High Point, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

I made these for a friend who loves them and he raved over them. I've since made them a few times and even made some with egg substitute and soy milk for a family who has a child with food allergies and they still come out great.

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vatech90

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Fishersville, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009

I think it is a great idea but the filling needs some work.

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courtnieblaire

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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009

My rating is just for the cookies, not the filling. I was in a hurry and used a tub of vanilla frosting for the filling. These were delicious and a hit with adults and kids when I took it to a friends' cookout!

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KBOVER

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Glasgow, Kentucky, USA

Living In: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2009

I did not care for this and will never use this recipe again. Tasted very gritty and pasty.

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Maggie

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2009

I can't handle the flour part. That was all I tasted. Sorry.

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mommyswinson

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009

Delicious no changes needed. They are soft, moist and tasty.

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happycooker

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009

I followed the cake mix direction but used apple sauce instead of oil. I made the filling according to the recipe except used butter. Cooked the flour mixture on medium. Beat the final cream with mixer for about 5 minutes for it to be fluffy. Very good, very delicious. People loved them!

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windband

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Home Town: Washington, D.C., USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2009

I did the recipe according to the box and used a reviewers frosting. (the one with 2 egg whites, shortening, vanilla, confectioners sugar, flour) and it was very good! HIGHLY RECOMMEND STICKING THE FINAL PRODUCT IN THE FRIDGE FOR AT COUPLE HOURS.... takes 100,000 times better. Kids loved it and was very easy to make. Thank you!

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Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2009

These were a hit! Very easy to make! I also added a box of chocolate pudding mix to the recipe. I used an ice cream scoop to keep the cakes uniform.

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learn2cook

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Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2009

Very easy to make and tasty. I should have halved the recipe.

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djorgy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Rockford, Illinois, USA

Living In: Edina, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2009

Mine came out really pretty, although they were huge. My fault though, I used a larger scoop. They were a big hit at the party I brought them too. The filling was very light and tasty. I read an article that said "The Whoopie Pie is the new cupcake for trendy foods". Will try them again with a smaller scoop.

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LaurenElyse

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2009

Didn't puff up at all. Couldn't use them. Tasty though. Forced to eat the whole batch on my own. ;o)

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NGERLAND

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Katy, Texas, USA

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: May 25, 2009

This was an instant hit with the whole neighborhood! Quick and easy to make. Most of the ingredients were on hand. I used the review suggesting 3/4 cup of water and instant pudding. They were soft and plump, easy to handle, no crumbling cakes. This is a great recipe to have on hand for when kids are around. Thanks! I will ABSOLUTELY use this again!

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Reviewed: May 17, 2009

I used 3/4 cup buttermilk (cuz I needed to finish it up) instead of water, made tablespoon size drops easily, and cooked for 11 minutes. I set oven @ 375 and after a minute dropped it down to 350 and mine puffed up perfectly. I bought the pudding mix to put in it, but forgot.. my batter was thick and fluffy already so it didn't need it. I didn't have time to make your filling so I mixed shortening, confectioner sugar, orange extract, and marshmallow fluff together (in no particular measurement) Yum! Can't wait to bring them to work tomorrow.

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Denise Davis

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Burke, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: May 3, 2009

This is a quick simple way to make whoopie pies! I gave the recipe 4 stars because the first time I made the recipe the cookies were very flat. After reading the reviews I made them again adding a box of chocolate pudding and 2 tbs of flour to the batter. This resulted in nice puffy cookies! They were exactly what I was looking for! I have to say that I do use a different filling recipe so this review is based only on the cookie portion. Thank you for the great way to make delicious whoopie pies!

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Reviewed: May 1, 2009

I guess I made my pies slightly bigger than the original poster because I only made 9 complete whoopie pies out of this recipe--not 24 (maybe she means 24 halves?). Also, at first I followed another reviewer's suggestion that you do not need to cook the filling and was extremely disappointed with the result. The filling was like a soupy oatmeal. Sooo I scrapped that one and followed the original poster's filling and I it came out great. Thank you for the recipe!

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Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2009

They turned out pretty good. Cake part was good but a little flat. Filling did not turn out the greatest. I don't like to use shortening so i substituted 1 cup of butter and it turned out too watery. I added some cool whip to give it a little more fluffiness and it helped a bit but still runny. I will probably try these again but do it the way the recipe says.

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