McVitie's Lyle's Golden Syrup Sticky Pudding Cake, 150g

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Golden Syrup Cake takes an hour to bake in my fan oven. However, it may take slightly longer if you're using a conventional oven. If it's starting to get too brown towards the end of the baking time, cover it with tin foil.

baking powder makes the cake rise and bicarbonate of soda helps to lighten the texture of the cake Without any rising agent, the cake would be extremely dense and heavy. Storing - we prefer eating homemade ginger cake after storing it for a couple of days in a cake tin at room temperature. But it can last up to 7 days in an airtight container. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and place in the middle of your preheated oven to bake for 50 minutes.It’s not a very fancy looking cake, but that doesn’t matter in the slightest. The taste more than makes up for its rather plain, beige appearance. Stir until the mixture is smooth then set aside to cool down slightly. If it is too hot it will cause the egg to scramble! I love home baking but can't see the point of trying to either emulate McVities or best them with their syrup cake. To prevent your cake from turning too brown in the oven, place it on a lower oven shelf where the top meets the middle (although you may need to increase the cooking time) and cover the top of the cake with tinfoil once you're happy with its rich dark golden brown colour Pour the batter into a greased and lined 2lb loaf tin or into an 8 inch square (or round) cake tin. Bake for 50 minutes to an hour, or until the cake is golden and firm to the touch. Tent the cake with aluminium foil if it is colouring too much after 40 minutes.

This is the perfect cake for novice bakers as it comes together in literally five minutes without the need of a mixer. You will be amazed that such a simple cake tastes quite so delicious! Scroll to the bottom of the post to find printable recipe card with ingredient amounts and detailed instructions! Fruity - instead of ginger, try stirring in mixed peel, cherries, cranberries, dates, raisins, sultanas, etc. Or stir in some ready made mincemeatThen test by inserting a skewer into the middle of the cake to see if it comes out clean. If not, repeat baking in 5-10 minute increments. McVities Golden syrup cake is very versatile. It can be cut and served cold as a wonderful accompaniment to beverages, but it may be sliced and warmed then served with custard or even a spicy brandy sauce. It has a lovely gooey texture and you can really taste the golden syrup that its made of. Excellent. Leave the melted butter, sugar and syrup mixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.

This cake is great for freezing – either as a whole cake or cut into slices. Wrap the cake in clingfilm and a couple of layers of foil or place in freezer bags. Freeze for up to three months. Key tips: Don't open the oven until 50 minutes is up and don't attempt to skewer test a wobbly top cake as it may sink. You might think this delicious moist ginger cake is a traditional cake from Jamaica, But there's been an ongoing debate over many a hot cup of tea that it is actually a British recipe. On its own, I found the syrup cake a little too sweet but warmed and with custard it is sublime. Rich syrup, moist cake, yummy! I took one over to my daughter's for dessert and gave them the leftovers. When I returned a few minutes later for something I forgot she and her husband were very carefully dividing up the remaining cake and custard so they would have equal seconds.The McVities Golden Syrup Cake is a hearty loaf style cake, perfect for filling a hole and sorting out any sugar cravings for a good long while. Once you have torn open the outer wrapping, see how long your willpower lasts before the whole thing is gone! This lovely loaf only takes an hour to bake and uses simple, everyday ingredients. Cut it into slices and enjoy it with a cup of tea. Or serve it warm with some custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a top-notch old school pud.