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Receta Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies with a Pineapple Coconut Cream Cheese Filling
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Making Whoopie is something I've always wanted to do. Hey! I'm talking about Whoopie Pies!
I have lost count as to how many chocolate whoopie pie recipes (with a marshmallow creme filling) I've saved, and have yet to make.
Recently, I saw a Carrot Cake Cookie recipe, and then a light bulb went off. I love carrot cake, and it's been a long time since I've made one. Could I make a Carrot Cake Whoopie Pie? Of course, I did an internet search, and I'm not the only one who thought of them. That didn't stop me, though. My mind was made up. I especially love carrot cake that has raisins and pineapple, and coconut.
How could I incorporate all of my favorite cake ingredients into a whoopie pie? I decided to add oatmeal, to…
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