More Red, White and Blue - Whoppie Pies

I am feeling mighty patriotic lately! It's no secret that I am a big fan of our military. I support our troops both home and away, both past and present. I know people who have been in the military, who are currently, who have loved ones who have been in and loved ones who are currently in. I am the proud granddaughter of a Marine, but supporter of all branches.

Being that it's Independence Day, I wanted to share a patriotic snack with you that I will be bringing to a picnic later today. They are red, white and blue whoopie pies.

Red, White and Blue Whoopie Pies

Ingredients
For the Pies
1 box white cake mix
1 package instant vanilla pudding
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup oil
4 eggs

For the Filling
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
3/4 cup white shortening
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 tsp. clear vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Prepare the cake mix following the directions on the box, EXCEPT, use only 3/4 cup water, 1/3 cup oil, add one box of instant pudding and add an extra egg.

2. Divide the batter in half (about 2 1/2 cups each). Tint one half red and one half blue. 

3. Use a medium disher to place balls of batter onto parchment paper lined pans (or a greased pans) bake in a 350° oven for 12 - 13 minutes.
4. Cool the pies on a wire rack while preparing the filling.
5. To make the filling, combine milk and flour into small pot and wisk continuously on medium heat until the mexture becomes thick. Remove from heat and let come to room temperature. Meanwhile, in your mixer, add sugar, shortening, butter and vanilla, and beat until light and fluffy.
6. Add in the cooled milk/flour mixture and beat for a few more minutes until it becomes light, fluffy and well incorporated.
7. Spread a thick layer of filling onto a blue pie and top with a red pie.

Red, White and Blue Whoopie Pies

You can tint these pies any color. You can also use any flavor of cake mix, just be sure to use only 3/4 cup of water, add an extra egg and a complimentary flavor of instant pudding, and use the amount of oil listed on the package. But most of, all, HAVE FUN!