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Traditional Yorkshire Parkin (Ginger and Oatmeal Cake with Black Treacle)

Name: Traditional Yorkshire Parkin (Ginger and Oatmeal Cake with Black Treacle)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 200 g Medium oatmeal (coarse oat flour); 100 g Self-raising wheat flour; 100 g Unsalted butter; 200 g Black treacle (dark molasses); 100 g Golden syrup; 100 g Dark brown muscovado sugar; 1.5 tbsp Ground ginger; 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg; 1 pc Large egg, beaten; 50 ml Whole milk; 0.25 tsp Pinch of salt

Historic northern English Bonfire Night cake: a dark, sticky, moist gingerbread baked with medium oatmeal, fiery ginger, black treacle, and golden syrup that matures richer over time.

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Total

70 min

Oven

150°C (130°C vent.)

Ingredients

servings

Medium oatmeal (coarse oat flour)
200 g
Self-raising wheat flour
100 g
Unsalted butter
100 g
Black treacle (dark molasses)
200 g
Golden syrup
100 g
Dark brown muscovado sugar
100 g
Ground ginger
1 ½ tbsp
Ground nutmeg
½ tsp
Large egg, beaten
1 pc
Whole milk
50 ml
Pinch of salt
¼ tsp

Preparation Steps

Melt butter, black treacle, golden syrup, and dark brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved; cool 10 mins.

10 min timer

Combine oatmeal, flour, ground ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Pour in warm treacle mixture, beaten egg, and milk; stir until smooth and glossy.

5 min timer

Pour into lined 22cm square tin. Bake at 150°C for 50 mins until firm. Cool in tin; wrap in parchment and store in a tin for 2-3 days to develop its famous sticky texture.

50 min timer

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Nutrition Facts

per serving

Calories

310

Protein

Carbohydrates

52g

Fat

9.5g

Allergens

GlutenMilkEggs

*estimated values per serving

Provenance & Public Domain Audit

Source: British & European Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & British Traditional Cookery Archive)

Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105

License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal

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Traditional Yorkshire Parkin (Ginger and Oatmeal Cake with Black Treacle)

Ingredients

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