Tuesday 6 November 2012

Yorkshire Sponge Parkin

 There have been a few blog posts on blogs I follow recently, which have featured gingerbread or parkin, so I thought I would add to the seasonal baking idea and include Yorkshire Sponge Parkin.  It doesn't contain treacle, so is lighter than a traditional parkin, but with the spices and ginger, it is perfect for this time of year and is really easy to bake.  I was given the recipe by a work colleague, (Sally, who came from Yorkshire) about 12 years ago and it has always turned out beautifully.
Ingredients:
4 oz soft margarine
8oz Self raising flour
½ a cup of golden syrup (I use a small plastic picnic cup for both golden syrup and water)
4 oz granulated sugar
2 eggs
½ a cup of water
1 heaped teaspoon of ground ginger
1 heaped teaspoon of mixed spice

Method:
1. Cream the margarine and sugar together.
2. Add all other ingredients and mix well.
3. Pour into a deep 9 inch round, greased and floured tin.
4. Bake on a low shelf for 40 minutes at Gas 3, then reduce to Gas 2½ for the final 35 minutes.
5. Cool in the tin, then turn out onto a cooling rack.

I have never needed to use baking parchment in the tin and this is probably due to the slow cooking time at a relatively low heat.  While still warm, it makes a lovely pudding with custard or ice cream and as a cake, it is delicious accompanied by a cup of tea. Enjoy!

12 comments:

  1. Hi Ellie

    That sounds delicious and seems to be easy enough that maybe even I could try!

    Thanks for sharing your lovely recipe
    and I hope your week is going well

    Fiona

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    1. Dear Fiona
      Thank you for your comment. It is a really easy recipe and it always yummy - just right for November days. If you try it, let me know how it turns out. So far, I have managed to be creative this week so that is always a good start. Hope your week is going well too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. This sounds like a really delicious variation on the original. My kids find parkin too dark and chewy and not sweet enough - I think they would love this sponge.

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    1. Dear Gillian
      Thank you for your comment. Yes, I think your children would like this one as it is sweet but the ginger and mixed spice ensure that it is not over-sweet and sickly. This is the second Parkin sponge cake I have baked in two weeks as it just doesn't stay around very long in our house!
      If you try it, I hope it is a success.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. I have baked Parkin from an authentic Yorkshire recipe in the past but have never heard of a sponge version. It looks very good.

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    1. Dear Toffeeapple
      Thank you for your comment. I assume it is a Yorkshire recipe as Sally, who gave it to me, was from Yorkshire and it was a family recipe. It is absolutely delicious!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Looks wonderful, Ellie! Must try it! Just right for any time of the day or night! E x

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    1. Dear E
      Thank you for your comment. If you do try it, let me know how you get on. I took a piece to work today and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is one of my favourite cake recipes because you don't have to worry about creaming everything in carefully (and because it tastes wonderful!)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Ooh, that looks good, I must give it a try!

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    1. Dear Annie
      Thank you for your comment. It is indeed good - I can definitely recommend it. If you try it, I'd love to hear how you get on.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Hi Ellie,

    Just a quick note to thank you for your email today
    x

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    1. Dear Fiona
      Thank you for your comment. I hope you like your gift when it arrives.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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