Yummy Parkin – British Gingerbread – Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
A Classic British treat - Yummy Parkin
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1hr 15 mins

Ready In

1hr 35 mins

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

100 g black treacle
75 g golden syrup
150 g butter
100 g soft brown sugar
175 g plain flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg , grated
275 g medium oatmeal
1 large egg
150 ml full-fat milk
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
400
Sugar
30g
Fat
18g
Parkin is a traditional cake hailing from the northern regions of England. It is usually served on Bonfire Night, a British celebration on the 5th November, also known as Guy Fawkes Night. The Yummy Parkin is a variation of this classic recipe and has a lovely spiced flavour, thanks to the addition of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. It is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee and can be enjoyed all year round, not just on Bonfire Night.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 150C/300F.
2.In a pan, heat treacle, golden syrup, butter and sugar until melted and combined.
3.In a separate bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and oatmeal.
4.Mix bicarbonate of soda with 2 tbsp hot water, then add to the bowl and pour in the melted syrup mixture.
5.Beat the egg with the milk, then stir into the bowl.
6.Grease a baking tin and pour the mixture in.
7.Bake for 1hr 15 mins or until golden and firm.
8.Leave to cool for at least an hour before serving.

PROS

The Yummy Parkin is a delicious and moist cake with a rich flavour of treacle and spices.
It is perfect for cold winter days and a great treat to share with friends and family.

It is also easy to make and can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container.

CONS

The Yummy Parkin is quite sweet and high in calories and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The cake also contains gluten and oats, so it is not suitable for people with gluten allergies or intolerances.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the Yummy Parkin is not particularly healthy, it does contain some health benefits.
Treacle is rich in antioxidants and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Oatmeal is also a good source of fibre, which can help lower cholesterol levels and support digestive health.

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