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Parkin Cake

Name: Parkin Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200g Butter; 1 large Egg; 4 tbs Milk; 200g Golden Syrup; 85g Black Treacle; 85g Brown Sugar; 100g Oatmeal; 250g Self-raising Flour; 1 tbs Ground Ginger

Parkin Cake is a classic British dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Butter, Egg, Milk, Golden Syrup, Black Treacle, Brown Sugar, Oatmeal, Self-raising Flour and Ground Ginger, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic British cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Apple & Blackberry Crumble.

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Ingredients

Butter200g
Egg1 large
Milk4 tbs
Golden Syrup200g
Black Treacle85g
Brown Sugar85g
Oatmeal100g
Self-raising Flour250g
Ground Ginger1 tbs

Step-by-Step Instructions

8 steps

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Step 1

Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3.

Step 2

Grease a deep 22cm/9in square cake tin and line with baking parchment.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Beat the egg and milk together with a fork.

Step 4

Gently melt the syrup, treacle, sugar and butter together in a large pan until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 5

Remove from the heat.

Step 6🥄 Mix

Mix together the oatmeal, flour and ginger and stir into the syrup mixture, followed by the egg and milk.

Step 7🥧 Bake⏱️ 50 mins

Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for 50 mins - 1 hr until the cake feels firm and a little crusty on top.

Step 8

Cool in the tin then wrap in more parchment and foil and keep for 3-5 days before eating if you can – it’ll become softer and stickier the longer you leave it, up to 2 weeks.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Parkin Cake reflects the timeless heritage of traditional British home cooking, satisfying, traditional, and highlighting slow-simmered savory gravies. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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