Westmorland parkin recipe
Westmorland Parkin recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.The Westmorland parkin recipe is a traditional English treat that originated in the county of Cumbria. This delicious gingerbread-like cake is made with ingredients like oatmeal, treacle, and spices, resulting in a moist and sticky texture. It is often enjoyed during the colder months, especially around Bonfire Night celebrations. The recipe has been passed down through generations and continues to be a beloved dessert in the region.
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Westmorland parkin recipe details
Ingredients
| 450 g porridge oats |
| 8 tbsp flour, heaped |
| 8 tbsp Demerara sugar, heaped |
| 1 tsp ground allspice |
| 1 tsp salt |
| 2 tsp baking powder |
| 2 tsp ground ginger |
| 450 g black treacle |
| 230 g butter |
| 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda |
| 1 small egg, beaten |
| 100 ml milk, warm |
Instructions
Set the oven to 180°C.Grease and line a deep roasting tin (25*35cm). In a bowl, place all the dry ingredients. In a small saucepan, gently heat the treacle and the butter until melted and stir the mixture into the bowl. Add the egg and the milk and stir until well combined.
Transfer the mixture into the tin and bake for 1-1.5 hours. Take out of the oven and leave to stand in the tin for 30 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Allow to stand for 2 days, then cut the cake into squares and serve.
Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 1 hr 30 min
Resting time:
ca. 2 days
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a
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