Could anything be better than a cupcake? Some things, like Derby pie, come close, but nothing else can at once be delicious, cute, nostalgic, and give the illusion of portion control.
Until now. Whoopie pies are popping up in high-end bakeries and groceries around the city. They retain the quirky, bite-size nature of a cupcake, but offer a completely different dessert experience.
Thanks to metrocurean, I found out about Whoops! Bakeshop and started following them on Twitter @WhoopsBakeshop, where they announce when they will be selling whoopie pies at local venues. Not long after, we headed to Mid City Caffe to see if Whoops! would live up to the hype.
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In spite of appearance, whoopie pies are not cupcakes with frosting in the middle. The cakes are tasty and are somewhere between a cupcake and a cookie in consistency, which gives them the strength to keep the pie together instead of crumbling underneath the weight of the icing. Whoops! icing was delicious and a nice change from the frosting-on-the-top setup. The overall effect was a perfectly proportioned dessert that was sweet and satisfying. I honestly can't say I like whoopie pies more than cupcakes, but they are equally as impressive.
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Sounds yummy! Don't think I ever had an official whoopie pie!
ReplyDeleteI have to say, as a Mainer transplanted to the district, I am skeptical. I am, however excited to try the local attempt at the northeast confection, so I may post back here when the results are in. Whoopie pies are, in fact, the best bit-sized desert out there.
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