Perfect Parkin

Parkin, a British treat made of oats and molasses, matures for several days for a delicious, gooey texture.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 208 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 large egg
• ⅓ cup molasses
• 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
• ⅔ cup packed dark brown sugar
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup golden syrup (such as Lyle's®)
• 1 tablespoon golden syrup (such as Lyle's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper.

Step 2

Stir together butter, sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon golden syrup, and molasses in a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let mixture cool 5 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk flour, baking soda, and oats together in a large bowl. Stir in butter mixture. Add egg, then milk, and stir until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.

Step 4

Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely in pan, about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 5

Cover pan tightly with foil or plastic wrap, without letting it touch surface of cake, and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 day and up to 5. Cut into squares and serve.