Parkin / yorkshire ginger cake

1. Pre heat oven to 150c/300f/gas 2. Line the tin

2. Sieve the flour, sugar, ginger and Bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl.

3. In a small pan gently heat the butter and syrup until melted.

4. Beat the egg into the milk.

5. Gradually pour the butter and syrup into the flour and stir. The mixture will be very thick.

6. Pour in the egg and milk and stir until smooth and poor into the lined tin. (I use a whisk)

7. Bake for 1 Hour (do not open the oven during baking)