Name: Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Salted Caramel Frosting
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 15 whoopie pies
Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled); 6 Tablespoons (30g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar; 5 - 6 Tablespoons heavy cream, divided*; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 and 1/2 cups (240-300g) confectioners' sugar, sifted