Cupboard Lust: Whoopie Pies Book and Baking Tray

Remember last December, when the folks from Outsider Tart offered us as a taste of their Whoopie Pies (yes, we know that sounds revolting, but it turned out at the time that they're delicious)? At the time, we didn't even know what one was, but since then we've sat back and watched as the whole baking biz has gone mad for the American sandwich-style treat.

And now, we might even have a stab at making our own, because there's a brand new book full of gorgeous photography, quirky illustrations and comprehensive instructions on how to make 40 mix-and match whoopie pie recipes, from classic chocolate to pumpkin and cream cheese.

The hardback book comes with a whoopie-pie baking pan, and you can get both for £10.99, from Firebox. And if you're still not entirely convinced by the whole concept of whoopie pies (or just bewildered by the debate about whether they're cakes, biscuits or sandwiches), then here's a video that should explain things: