Parkin(traditional north of England ginger cake)
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons ginger
1/2 cup sugar (optional)
1 cup oats
1 cup milk
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup molasses and honey mixed (in England this would be treacle and golden syrup)

Mix together the flour, baking powder, and ginger as well as sugar if desired. Soak oats in milk for 1/2 hour. Melt margarine and add molasses and honey. Combine wet ingredients and add to dry. Pour into a 9" x 11" pan. Bake at 325F for 45 minutes or until it starts to come away from the sides of the pan.


Have seen some recipes with added oatmeal disregard these. This is nothing like the Parkin they serve in the Bakers locally

This actually sounds good. Were I a baker, I'd try it.



(Did I actually say something nice about English cooking?)