Whoopie Pies yg enak.

 CHOCOLATE ORANGE WHOOPIE PIES

CHOCOLATE ORANGE WHOOPIE PIES


source from  :  book
tried by  :      zaralovebaking.blogspot.com



Ingredients :

  1/3   cup   unsalted butter, softened
  3/4   cup   dark brown sugar
     1   large  egg,  beaten
     1   tbsp   finely grated orange zest
     4   tbsp   fresh orange juice
2 1/4  cups  all-purpose flour
  1/3   cup   cocoa powder
1 1/2  tsp    baking soda
  1/8   tsp    salt
  2/3   cup   buttermilk


Method :

1.   Preheat oven to 180'C.
2.   Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then gradually add the beaten egg until well mixed.
3.   Add the grated zest and juice from an orange and mix well.
4.   Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt together into another bowl.
5.   Gradually add a third of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, followed by a third of the buttermilk alternating with the flour until well combined to form a thick, smooth cake mixture.
6.   Fill a piping bag or use a tablespoon to transfer the cake mixture evenly onto the greased pans.
7.   Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes until risen and firm to the touch.


Orange Buttercream :

2/3   cup   unsalted butter
   4   cups  icing sugar - sifted
   3   tbsp  milk
1/2   tsp    orange emulco
a drop of orange food colouring


Method :

1.   Beat butter and icing sugar together for a few minutes until well mixed.
2.   Add the milk and orange emulco, mixing well for several minutes until it is light and fluffy.
3.   Finally, add a drop or two of orange food colouring and mix until the colour is evenly combined.
4.   Using either a piping bag or spoon, spread the buttercream evenly over half of the whoopie pies and sandwich together with the second half.

Note :  This is a great recipe for Halloween - try adding a spooky face onto the top of each whoopie pie with orange frosting. (for those who celebrate Halloween day)