Homemade Gobs (Whoopie Pies) - Sugar Spun Run

"An old fashioned recipe for gobs (also known as whoopie pies!). This is a classic old fashioned recipe, no marshmallow fluff! Recipe includes a how-to video..."

INGREDIENTS
1 cup sugar (200g)
¼ cup shortening (I use Crisco)
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk¹ (120ml (see notes for substitute))
2 cups all-purpose (plain flour (250g))
1/4 cup cocoa powder² (50g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup very hot or boiling water (120ml)
1 cup whole milk (236ml)
5 Tablespoons all-purpose (plain flour)
3/4 cup unsalted butter (170g)
2 Tablespoons shortening
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar (125g)
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