Ginger Cake & Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

• 200g self-raising flour or cake flour
• 200g brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 55g margarine, plus extra for greasing
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp golden syrup
• 240ml hot water

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350FGas
2. Grease and line a baking tray with baking paper.
3. Mix the flour, sugar, ginger and baking powder in a bowl.
4. rub the margarine into the mixture,  using your fingers in until it resembles breadcrumbs.
5. Add the beaten egg, syrup and hot water and mix well until finely combined.
6. Pour the mixture into the baking tray and bake for 35–40 minutes.
7. When fully baked the top should be golden brown and springy to touch.
8. Let the cake cool down and cut into square shapes and serve with ginger tea for best taste.