Whoopie Pies

This recipe has been in my family for years. It is an easier recipe than traditional whoopie pies but a very delicious variation. If batter is making flat cakes add 1-3 T. flour to result in a less sticky and raised cake.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 5  tablespoons flour
• 1  cup milk
• 1 (18 ounce) box  devil's food cake mix
• 1  cup shortening
• 1  cup white sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. In a small sauce pan, make a thick paste with the flour and milk. Let cool completely.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Mix cake mix according to instructions except add only 3/4 cup water. Drop by heaping teaspoons on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 7 - 9 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
4. In a medium bowl, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy (takes several minutes). Add vanilla. Add cooled flour mixture and beat till doubled.
5. Make sandwiches with the little cakes and cream.