Syrup Ginger Cake

This cake used to go under the name of Parkin, but is not really similar.
This is a light cake and not as sweet as it may sound.

Ingredients

1 lb golden syrup
1/4 lb margarine / butter ( I use butter)
1/2 lb self raising flour
1/2 teaspon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 cup milk ( I use low fat)
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

Bring butter and syrup to near boil
Add soda, then beaten egg and milk
Stir into dry ingredients until smooth
Pour into buttered, lined cake tin (7inch)
Cook in centre of oven approx 3/4 hour
Reg:4 / 350 F / 180 C

Recipe submitted by: anonymous

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