The Whoopie Pie Book

The Whoopie Pie Book

Summary

Chocolate chip with chocolate marshmallow.
Raspberry and nectarine with vanilla bean.
Red velvet with old-fashioned buttercream

Welcome to the irresistible world of the whoopie pie. These delicious little delights, which hail originally from America, are baking's latest trend.

With over 60 mouthwatering recipes this is a Whoopie-baker's bible. It has treats for every occasion including seasonal flavours like rhubarb with vanilla custard, indulgent treats like pumpkin with cream cheese, and cute party snacks like mocha-orange with espresso cream. It even includes alternative sandwich-cookie recipes such as chocolate macaroons and peanut butter cookies.

Find out what all the fuss is about with The Whoopie Pie Book.

Reviews

  • An absolutely gorgeous book by my favourite cake maker in the whole world
    Jamie Oliver

About the author

Claire Ptak

A California native, Claire Ptak worked as a pastry chef for Alice Waters at Chez Panisse in Berkeley before moving to London in 2005. She staged in restaurants including Moro and St. John before starting Violet, her stall on Broadway Market in east London. Claire opened the Violet Bakery in 2010. Jamie Oliver said Claire is ‘his favourite cake maker in the whole world’. Claire is also a food writer and stylist whose work includes Ottolenghi’s weekly Guardian column, Observer Food Monthly, Jamie Magazine, Kinfolk, and Vogue. She has published three cookbooks, The Home-Made Sweet Shop, The Whoopie Pie Book and Leon: Baking & Puddings.
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