Treacle Whoopie Pies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Whisk until the mixture is well combined.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   Tip: Beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the treacle and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Beat until well combined.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly between two bowls.

   Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

7. 7

   Spoon a generous amount of the white batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a 2 cm border around the edges.

   Tip: Make sure to leave enough room for the whoopie pies to spread.

8. 8

   Spoon a generous amount of the golden batter on top of the white batter, making sure to cover the entire surface.

9. 9

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.

   Tip: Avoid overbaking, as this can make the whoopie pies dry.

10. 10

    Allow the whoopie pies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Tip: Make sure to let them cool completely before filling.

11. 11

    Once the whoopie pies are completely cool, fill them with the confectioners' sugar syrup (see below).

    Tip: Use a piping bag to fill the whoopie pies, if desired.