Whoopie pie
Whoopie pie is a type of dessert food that is popular in the United States. It is made of two round pieces of cake with a sweet, creamy filling in between. The cake pieces are often made from chocolate, but can also be made from other flavors such as pumpkin, vanilla, or red velvet. The filling is typically made from a mixture of sugar, butter, and marshmallow or cream cheese.
History[edit | edit source]
The origins of the whoopie pie are disputed. Some sources claim that it was first made by Amish women in the Pennsylvania Dutch region of the United States. According to this story, the women would bake these desserts and include them in their husbands' lunch boxes. When the men discovered the treats, they would shout "whoopie!", giving the dessert its name.
However, other sources claim that the whoopie pie was first made in New England, specifically in the state of Maine. In fact, the whoopie pie is considered the official state treat of Maine.
Variations[edit | edit source]
There are many variations of the whoopie pie. Some versions use different types of cake, such as pumpkin, vanilla, or red velvet. The filling can also vary, with some versions using cream cheese, marshmallow, or other types of sweet, creamy fillings.
In addition to the traditional round shape, whoopie pies can also be made in other shapes, such as hearts or squares.
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
The whoopie pie has been featured in various forms of popular culture, including television shows, movies, and books. It is often associated with comfort food and nostalgia for childhood.
See also[edit | edit source]
This American dessert-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it.
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
