Parkin

Step 1

Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/300F/Gas Mark 2 and line a 12" x 9" traybake tin with baking paper

Step 2

In a pan on a low heat, melt the together the butter, light brown sugar, black treacle and golden syrup

Step 3

In a large bowl mix together the oats, plain flour, baking powder, ground ginger, mixed spice, nutmeg and salt

Step 4

Pour the warm treacle mixture into the bowl and combine the ingredients

Step 5

In a small bowl beat the eggs with the milk. Add them bit by bit to the rest of the mixture, mixing in well each time

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the lined tin and bake for 35 minutes. It must be firm on top all the way to the centre

Step 7

Allow to cool, then cut into squares. You can eat it immediately or for a stickier cake, put it into an airtight container and leave for 3 - 5 days