Do you love Maine whoopie pies as much as I do?

However, do you know the history of this authentic state treat?

Legend has it that bakers used leftover cake batter to make them.

Now whoopie pies are as synonymous with Maine as the lobster roll.

You can even find whoopie pie bakeries in Maine towns like Freeport.

The bakeries like to get creative with whoopie pie cake and fillings.

In fall, you might find pumpkin whoopie pies.

Or red velvet whoopie pies at other times of the year.

On bakery in Kennebunk, Maine, makes whoopie pie balls.

These are like whoopie pie bon bons--delish!

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