So, Roly has offically started his new job and I am so happy to not have the stress of him looking for a job anymore although, I'm not going to lie I miss him a lot during the day. I got used to having him around. Oh well, pretty soon my days will be full of diapers and feedings and hopefully some sleeping (I'm crossing my fingers.) So as I am bored to my wits end I can't help but think that I should be enjoying this free time now because I will never have this much again. Hmm...maybe I should bake something pumpkiny off of one of my favorite blogs Our Best Bites. Like maybe this recipe:
Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Whoopie Pies
Original recipe from Baked: New Frontiers in Baking
Cakes
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 c. oil
1 c. dark brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
3 c. pumpkin puree
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
Cream Cheese Filling
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1 8-oz. package cream cheese (you could use light)
3 c. powdered sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup of 1/2-1 tsp. maple extract
1 tsp. vanilla
Preheat oven to 350.
Lightly spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level with a knife. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, white sugar, and oil. Add the pumpkin puree and mix well. Add the vanilla and eggs and mix well. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until combined.
Using a 1 tablespoon scoop or a 1/2 tablespoon measure, drop the batter onto a baking sheet (lined, if possible, but not necessary), leaving about 1" between the batter. Try to keep the batter as circular as possible. Bake for 10-14 minutes or until the tops are done and a toothpick inserted into the middle of one of the cakes comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes on the pan and then transfer to a cooling rack.
To prepare the filling, beat the butter on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Add the cream cheese and beat until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, maple, and vanilla and beat until combined. Transfer to a large Ziploc bag and cut 1/2"-1" off the corner.
Flip the cakes over on a flat surface. Squeeze about 2-3 tablespoons of filling per large whoopie pie (less if you used a 1/2 tablespoon measure) onto every other cake. Top each pie with the remaining cakes. Serve immediately if possible; otherwise, these can be refrigerated in an airtight container. Makes about 30 large whoopie pies.
Don't they look delicious? I will hopefully get around to making them soon. I've also slowly been working on the nursery and it is coming along nicely. I have hung some pictures on the wall and since we aren't allowed to paint I've also been thinking of getting some stick on bordering but am still not quite sure about it. There is so much stuff to get done in this last month before the baby comes so all in all I probably wont have any time to bake!
Chels
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