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VANILLA AND CARDAMOM WHOOPIE

PIES

Cardamom is an exotic eastern spice, which also works really

well with creamy vanilla fillings and sponges. It certainly spices
up a plain vanilla whoopie pie.

Makes 8–10 pies

FOR THE SPONGE
1 large egg

150g (5½oz) caster sugar

125g (4½oz) plain yoghurt

25ml (1fl oz) whole milk
2 tsp vanilla essence

75g (2½oz) unsalted butter, melted

¾ tsp bicarbonate of soda

275g (10oz) plain flour

¼ tsp baking powder

½ tsp ground cardamom

FOR THE FILLING
170g (6oz) unsalted butter, softened

¼ tsp ground cardamom

280g (10oz) icing sugar, plus extra for dusting
220g (8oz) vanilla Marshmallow Fluff

1. Using a hand-held electric whisk or a freestanding electric mixer with the
paddle attachment, beat the egg and sugar on a low speed to bring the
ingredients together, then increase the speed and whisk until light and fluffy.
Stir together the yoghurt, milk and vanilla essence in a jug, then add to the
egg and sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix in thoroughly on a medium
speed.

2. Sift together the remaining sponge ingredients, adding to the batter in two
batches and mixing on a low speed until fully combined. Place the batter in
the fridge to cool and set for 20–30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 170°C (325°F), Gas mark 3, and line two
baking trays with baking parchment.