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A traditional ginger cake made by melting butter and syrup, mixing with dry ingredients, and baking until firm.

Baking Vegetarian Ginger British Cake

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

269.6

kcal / serving

2426.5 kcal total

Carbs

42.5g

per serving

382.4 g total

Fat

9.4g

per serving

84.2 g total

Protein

4.2g

per serving

37.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Soft Dark Brown Sugar

115

Golden Syrup

1.5

tsp

Dairy

piece

Large, free-range

A splash to loosen mixture

GrainsCereals

175

Plain Flour

Medium Oatmeal

NutsSeeds

1.5

tsp

Ground Ginger

Method

Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin with parchment.

Sift flour, bicarbonate of soda, and ginger into a mixing bowl.

Stir the melted butter mixture into the dry ingredients.

Preheat the oven to 160°C.

Beat in the egg and add a splash of milk if needed for consistency.

Melt butter, sugar, and syrup in a pan over medium heat.

Cool the cake before cutting into squares.

Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 60 minutes until firm.