Mary Berry Golden Syrup Cake
A moist, rich and sweet loaf cake made with golden syrup, inspired by Mary Berry’s classic recipe. Perfect with a cup of tea or as a comforting dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf cake (serves 8)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 225g (1 cup) light muscovado sugar
- 275g (about 3/4 cup) golden syrup
- 300g (2 1/2 cups) self-raising flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and grease and line a loaf tin.
- In a saucepan, gently heat the butter, sugar, and golden syrup until melted and combined. Let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the cooled syrup mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together, then add to the batter. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and level the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Wrap the cake in foil and let it sit for a day or two to develop more flavor.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or custard for an indulgent treat.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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