Anyone made copycat costco mince pies?

[MariaLynda]

As the title really, have you made sponge topped mince pies?

I made a frangipane topped mincemeat slice at weekend and its really nice but I think I'd rather have just sponge.

I've looked online and ppl seem to just do a basic vanilla sponge and use that.. now I don't know why but my vanilla sponges always seem a bit greasy and I've no idea why! Doesn't matter whether I use stork or butter.

Xx

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Sorry to bother you but can you send me your Postcode for my Sat Nav as I'm already on my way.

Look awesome.

[EssexSue]

Originally Posted by MariaLynda

As the title really, have you made sponge topped mince pies?

I made a frangipane topped mincemeat slice at weekend and its really nice but I think I'd rather have just sponge.

I've looked online and ppl seem to just do a basic vanilla sponge and use that.. now I don't know why but my vanilla sponges always seem a bit greasy and I've no idea why! Doesn't matter whether I use stork or butter.

Xx

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I'm much better at cake than pastryso I'm following with interest.

[ClaireNJ]

These look AMAZING 😋😋😋

[MariaLynda]

I will put the kettle on Mr TM!

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Originally Posted by MariaLynda

I will put the kettle on Mr TM!

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Black coffee no sugar please! Being serious I do like cake and they look awesome. One thing I have never mastered is cooking cakes. They always end up burnt!

[MariaLynda]

Frangipane is lovely but ground almonds are expensive! I need to get another jar of mincemeat too this weekend.

[MariaLynda]

Keep trying with the cakes Mr TM. Maybe your oven runs too hot. And make sure middle not too near the top. Perhaps turn down a bit too.

Tbh I think I overbaked these a little bit but the recipe said 35 mins and they probably only needed about 25 or less.

[maidmarian]

Originally Posted by MariaLynda

As the title really, have you made sponge topped mince pies?

I made a frangipane topped mincemeat slice at weekend and its really nice but I think I'd rather have just sponge.

I've looked online and ppl seem to just do a basic vanilla sponge and use that.. now I don't know why but my vanilla sponges always seem a bit greasy and I've no idea why! Doesn't matter whether I use stork or butter.

Xx

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If the sponge is greasy, it's usually from too much grease when lining the tin, always use butter but only a little 😉

[MariaLynda]

Originally Posted by maidmarian

If the sponge is greasy, it's usually from too much grease when lining the tin, always use butter but only a little 😉

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Even when in liners so no greased tin. Its hard to explain its like when you look at it the crumb is a bit transparent greasy looking rather than pale and opaque maybe I'm bonkers lol. I have loads of great chocolate recipes but vanilla is yea not great.