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Parkin

A traditional Yorkshire gingerbread cake that combines treacle and spices for a cozy, comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 100 g rolled oats
  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 125 g dark brown sugar
  • 150 g treacle
  • 150 ml milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 100 g unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Grease your baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, self-raising flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, dark brown sugar, treacle, milk, and egg until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Transfer the batter into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the parkin to cool in the dish for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Let the parkin sit for a day before slicing for the best flavor and texture.