Jill's HomeBaking

26/10/2026

🎄🥧 VIENNESE WHIRL MINCE PIES!

If you love traditional mince pies, you really must give these a try! Buttery pastry filled with delicious fruity mincemeat and topped with a gorgeous, melt-in-your-mouth Viennese Whirl! ❤️

They're a lovely twist on the traditional mince pie and something a little different to add to your Christmas baking list this year! 🎄

Have you ever tried Viennese Whirl Mince Pies, or do you prefer the classic ones? I'd love to know! 🥧
🎥 FULL RECIPE & STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO HERE: https://www.facebook.com/reel/442656445517944

19/10/2026

Sit down there now, get a plate and get the kettles boiling right away me aul flowers 😉👌🏻

Chris’ Guinness Cake

Video - https://youtu.be/09YfJZqrGzY

The full detailed video can be found in the Subscriber Hub

Recipe

240g of plain flour
60g of unsweetened cocoa powder
1.5tsp of baking soda
1.5tsp of baking powder
3 med-large eggs
200g of white granulated sugar
100g of soft dark brown sugar
100ml of neutral oil or melted unsalted butter
1tsp of coffee or expresso powder
2tsp of vanilla extract
200ml of buttermilk
200ml of Guinness

Note* You can use 200ml of Guinness straight from the can but if you would like to reduce the alcohol simmer a 500ml can of Guinness for about 25-30 minutes until it reduces by half

Bake in two 8” inch tins lightly greased and lined with parchment rounds for 30-35 minutes

Ganache

250g of semi sweet chocolate
200ml of whipping cream
50ml of baileys
10g of glucose (optional)

Place the the chocolate in a bowl. Heat the cream close to the boil. Pour over the chocolate and whisk continuously until melted and smooth. Add the glucose and Baileys and combine well. Let it stand at room temperature for 1.5-2 hours until nice and thick

You can add a drop more Baileys if you want it stronger. Just replace some of the cream with Baileys instead

Cream topping

200ml of whipping cream
100g of cream cheese
35ml of Baileys
40g of icing sugar
1tsp of vanilla extract

Whip everything together in a chilled bowl until stiff

Give it a go and if you’ve any questions just write them in the comments below

Have a nice evening!

All the best
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19/10/2026

How to measure flour correctly?

The way you measure flour can make or break your baked goods! Too much flour can leave cakes dry, cookies crumbly, and bread dough too stiff.

19/10/2026

19/10/2026

Bake at 180°C for 18–22 minutes

27/06/2026

Scones recipe

Ingredients
• 2 cups flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter (cold)
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 egg

Method
1. Mix dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, salt
2. Rub in butter until crumbly
3. Add egg + milk → mix to soft dough
4. Turn onto surface and lightly knead (don’t overwork)
5. Roll & cut into rounds
6. Place on tray and brush top with milk or egg
7. Bake at 180°C for 15–20 mins till golden

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

🍫 Chocolate Ganache Glaze

Ingredients

* 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
* 200 ml heavy cream
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Heat the cream until just simmering.
2. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
3. Stir until smooth.
4. Add butter, vanilla, and salt.
5. Let cool slightly before pouring over cake.

🍮 Caramel Glaze

Ingredients

* 1 cup brown sugar
* ½ cup heavy cream
* 4 tbsp unsalted butter
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
3. Slowly whisk in cream.
4. Simmer 2–3 minutes until smooth.
5. Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt, then cool slightly before glazing.

🍓 Strawberry Glaze

Ingredients

* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 3 tbsp strawberry purée
* 1 tsp lemon juice
* 1 tsp corn syrup (optional)

Instructions

1. Whisk powdered sugar and strawberry purée together.
2. Add lemon juice and corn syrup.
3. Mix until smooth and glossy.
4. Pour over cooled cake.

🍋 Lemon Glaze

Ingredients

* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
* 1 tsp lemon zest
* 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Combine powdered sugar and lemon zest.
2. Stir in lemon juice gradually.
3. Add melted butter and whisk until smooth.
4. Drizzle over cake and allow to set.

☕ Coffee Glaze

Ingredients

* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee (cooled)
* 1 tbsp heavy cream
* ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix powdered sugar with coffee.
2. Add cream and vanilla.
3. Whisk until silky smooth.
4. Pour over cooled coffee or chocolate cake.

🍦 Classic Vanilla Glaze

Ingredients

* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 2–3 tbsp milk
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Whisk powdered sugar and milk together.
2. Add vanilla and melted butter.
3. Mix until smooth and pourable.
4. Drizzle over cake and let set for 10–15 minutes.

Tips for Perfect Cake Glazes

* Cool cakes completely before glazing.
* For a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar.
* For a thinner glaze, add milk, cream, coffee, or lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time.
* Place cake on a wire rack over a tray to catch excess glaze.
* Let glazed cakes rest 15–20 minutes before serving.