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Mary Berry Old-Fashioned Parkin Recipe

Mary Berry Old-Fashioned Parkin
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Mary Berry Old-Fashioned Parkin is a traditional British oat-and-ginger cake known for its moist, sticky texture and slow-melting sweetness. It’s made with treacle, golden syrup, butter, oats, and spices, creating a comforting, old-style cake with deep warmth and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 200g medium oatmeal

  • 200g self-raising flour

  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 150g soft brown sugar

  • 200g butter

  • 100g golden syrup

  • 100g black treacle

  • 2 large eggs

  • 4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Prepare the tin: Line a square baking tin with parchment and preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).

  • Melt the mixture: In a saucepan, warm butter, golden syrup, and treacle until melted and smooth.

  • Mix dry ingredients: Combine oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.

  • Stir in the melted mixture: Pour the warm syrup mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

  • Add eggs and milk: Beat in the eggs and milk until you get a thick, smooth batter.

  • Bake the Parkin: Transfer the mixture to the tin and bake for 45–55 minutes until firm and golden.

  • Cool and rest: Allow it to cool completely, then store for 2–3 days to let it become sticky and rich.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-old-fashioned-parkin/