Makes approx 16
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time : 40 minutes approx
100g unsalted butter softened diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups plain flour (sifted)
1 teaspoon bi carb soda
3/4 cup of golden syrup
1 teaspoon of (i used masterfoods) ginger powder
1 teaspoon of mixed spice
1 cup of milk
Icing sugar for making icing for top
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees celsius (fan forced). Prepare a slice tray (25 x 35 cm) and rub the sides with butter lightly and line with baking paper.
Cream together butter with brown sugar and beat until light in colour. Slowly beat in the egg and then the golden syrup and beat until combined. Using a wooden spoon combine into the flour, bicarb and the mixed spice. Then add the milk and blend until combined.
Pour into the prepared slice tray and bake for around 40 to 50 minutes (test with a skewer). Allow cake to cool in the tray. When cool you can prepare some icing for the top.
Store in airtight container in fridge for up to five days.
