Golden Syrup originates in the United Kingdom and can be found in American supermarkets on the international aisle. Accept no substitutes; it has a unique sweet taste.
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British
Keyword: cake, golden syrup
Author: Beth Cato
Equipment
8x8 or 9x9 pan
Ingredients
Cake
1/2cupunsalted butter 1 cube
1/2cupturbinado or other raw sugar
3/4cupgolden syrup such as Lyle's, but not the squeeze bottle version
1 3/4cupall-purpose flour
1large egg
2teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspoonground ginger
1/4teaspoonsalt
2/3cupmilk or half & half
Glaze
2Tablespoonsgolden syrup
Instructions
In a large pot, heat butter, golden syrup, and turbinado sugar until melted and combined. Set aside to cool.
Preheat oven at 325-degrees. Line an 8x8 or 9x9-square cake pan with foil and apply nonstick spray or butter.
In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Mix with the contents of the large pot.
Into this pot, add the baking powder, ground ginger, and salt, followed by the flour. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 40 to 50 mins, until the middle passes the toothpick test. Measure the golden syrup for glazing into a bowl and brush it atop the warm cake.
Let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing. Store covered by foil or sliced up in a sealed container at room temperature.