Babycakes WH-24 Instruction Manual page 6

WHOOPIE PIE MAKER HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
• Fill the Whoopie pie wells with just about 1 teaspoon of batter. A very small 1 teaspoon
scoop makes it quick and easy. Look at shops specializing in candy making or cake
decorating for a perfectly sized scoop.
• Whoopie pies cook quickly - about 2 to 2½ minutes, so set a timer. Check to see if the
whoopie pies are done by inserting a toothpick in the center of the cakes. For the most
even cooking, remove the whoopie pies in the same order in which you filled the cooking
reservoirs.
• The nonstick coating makes it easy to use and generally, the whoopie pie batter never
sticks. However, if slight sticking occurs, spray the surfaces with a nonstick spray.
• Once cool, fill the whoopie pies with the filling. For a professional look, fill a decorating
bag and pipe the filling on the flat side of half of the whoopie pies, top with remaining
halves.
• Traditionally, whoopie pie cakes and fillings contrast - fluffy, white marshmallow filling
inside chocolate whoopie pies or cream cheese frosting inside a red velvet whoopie pie
looks and taste fantastic. Of course, the combinations are endless and you can use your
own creativity. Regularly check www.thebabycakesshop.com for new recipes.
• For a decorative look, roll whoopie pies on the side in sprinkles, crushed nuts, coarse
decorating sugars or finely crushed cookie crumbs. The toppings will adhere to fillings
and create a decorative edge.
• Many people like to make ice cream sandwiches from whoopie pies. Instead of the
fillings, sandwich softened ice cream between the cooled whoopie pie halves. Wrap
tightly in plastic wrap and freeze.
• Traditionally, whoopie pie filling was creamy and vanilla, but of course, you can use any
filling you might prefer. For example, make a coconut-pecan filling, similar to what you
might use to frost a German Cake cake or add chopped, toasted nuts or toasted coconut.
Or flavor the filling with lemon, almond, peppermint or maple extract. For a quick treat,
fill whoopie pies with a prepared cake frosting.
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