Ginger Sponge Cake

Ginger Sponge Cake
  • Author: Ruth Sutcliffe

These moist and flavorful ginger parkin squares are a delightful treat that combines the warm spices of ginger with a hint of sweetness from golden syrup. Perfect for a cozy afternoon indulgence or as a comforting dessert, the aroma of baking this delightful confection wafts through the kitchen, promising a delicious reward after just a bit of patient waiting.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 200g/7oz self-raising flour
  • 200g/7oz sugar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 55g/2oz margarine
  • 1 free-range egg
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup
  • 240ml/9fl oz hot water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350FGas 4. Grease and line a 28x18cm/11x7in baking tin with baking paper.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, ginger and bicarbonate of soda together in a bowl. Using your fingers, rub the margarine in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the beaten egg, syrup and hot water and mix well with a wooden spoon until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the middle of the oven for 35–40 minutes, or until golden-brown and the top is springy to the touch. Leave to cool in the tin. Once cool, cut into squares.

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Cook Time

1H

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Makes 12 slices