Baked Parkin with Roasted Rhubarb

A traditional spiced ginger cake served with oven-roasted rhubarb, syrupy apple glaze, and vanilla ice cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 677.6 kcals 5420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 118.5 grams 948.1 grams
Fat 21.1 grams 168.4 grams
Protein 6.8 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
ml
Golden Syrup
for parkin
150
g
1
unit
Sugar
to taste, for rhubarb
200
ml
Golden Syrup
for syrup sauce
Dairy
150
g
Butter
unsalted, plus extra for greasing
2
piece
Eggs
medium, free-range, beaten
25
ml
1
scoop
GrainsCereals
120
g
Liquids
100
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
tsp
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
tsp
1
tsp
Mixed Spice
for syrup sauce
1
sprig
Mint
fresh, for garnish
Vegetables
2
tbsp
Ginger
ground
4
stick
Rhubarb
fresh, cut into 5cm lengths

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C.
  • Grease and line a 20 x 30cm cake tin.
  • Sift the flour, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and mixed spice into a bowl and mix in the oats.
  • Melt the golden syrup, treacle, butter, and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir the melted mixture into the dry ingredients.
  • Mix in the beaten eggs and milk to achieve a soft consistency.
  • Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 60 to 75 minutes until firm.
  • Cool the parkin in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out.
  • Place rhubarb on a baking sheet, sprinkle with sugar and water, and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk syrup ingredients in a pan over low heat until combined.
  • Serve parkin wedges topped with rhubarb, syrup, ice cream, and mint.