Whoopie pie recipes are some of my favorites to develop. As a born-and-raised Central Pennsylvanian, I’ve always loved to bake (and eat!) whoopie pies. Featuring two soft cakes with a cream filling sandwiched in between, these classic PA Dutch treats allow plenty of room for interpretation, from traditional chocolate-and-vanilla to novelty flavors like watermelon and banana chocolate chip.
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Rebecca Frey is a freelance recipe developer, food writer, photographer, stylist, and pastry chef. She earned the Diplôme de Pâtisserie (French Pastry Techniques Diploma) from Le Cordon Bleu London in 2020 and an MSc in Culinary Innovation from Birkbeck, University of London in 2022, where she focused her dissertation research on Pennsylvania Dutch recipes. She also holds a Professional Chocolatier’s Certificate from Ecole Chocolat. Rebecca has developed recipes for websites including Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats, Wine Enthusiast, and others. Follow her on Instagram @bastecutfold.