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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, in 2005 Claire Ptak moved to London, where she opened the Violet Bakery in 2010. In 2018, she was commissioned to make the wedding cake for Prince Harry and Megan Markle's wedding cake. Before moving to London, Claire worked as a pastry chef for Alice Waters at Chez Panisse. Claire is also a food writer and stylist who has worked with Ottolenghi and Jamie Oliver, the latter of whom called her 'his favourite cake-maker in the whole world'. Her work has appeared in a wide array of publications including Vogue, the Gentlewoman and the New York Times. She has published four cookbooks before Love is a Pink Cake: The Home-Made Sweet Shop, Leon: Happy Baking, The Whoopie Pie Book and The Violet Bakery Cookbook.
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