Parkin (Sticky Ginger Cake)

Name: Parkin (Sticky Ginger Cake)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 110 g medium oatmeal; 110 g self-raising flour; 110 g black treacle; 110 g golden syrup; 110 g soft light brown sugar; 110 g unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing); 2 teaspoons ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 large free-range egg (beaten); 60 ml whole milk

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:55min

Traditional Yorkshire Parkin is a sticky ginger cake made with oats, treacle, and golden syrup. Slow baked and best left to mature for a day, it develops a rich flavour and moist texture that makes it a true autumn and Bonfire Night favourite.

Updated at: Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:59:36 GMT