Bonfire Parkin

INGREDIENTS:

200g butter, extra for greasing 4 tbsp milk 250g self raising flour 100g oatmeal flour 1 large egg 200g golden syrup 100g treacle 100g soft brown sugar 1 tbsp ground ginger Optional toppings:

METHOD:

1. Heat the oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4. Grease a deep 22cm square cake tin and line with baking paper.
2. In a Denby jug or deep bowl, beat the egg and milk together.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, add the oatmeal flour, self raising flour and ginger. Pop to one side.
4. In a medium pan, melt the golden syrup, treacle, sugar and butter until the sugar is dissolved.
5. Take off the hob and add into the large mixing bowl with the flour, stirring to combine. Finally pour in the egg and milk. Ensure everything is well mixed.
6. Spoon the parkin mix into the square cake tin and bake for 50 mins to 1 hr. The cake should feel firm with a slight crust to the top.
7. Let it cool fully in the tin, before slicing into squares and decorating with your favourite sweet toppings.