Classic Chocolate Whoopie Pies

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Cakes

8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, at least 65°F

1 cup (213g) light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract

1 large egg, at room temperature

½ cup (43g) Dutch-process cocoa

2 ⅓ cups (280g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

1 cup (227g) milk, at room temperature

Filling

1 cup (177g) vegetable shortening

1 cup (113g) confectioners' sugar or glazing sugar

1 ⅓ cups (164g) marshmallow spread, store-bought*

¼ teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

1 ½ teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract

note: Substitute 1 ⅓ cups (96g) homemade marshmallow spread if desired.

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