Hairy Bikers Parkin

Hairy Bikers Parkin, a moist, spiced oatmeal cake, serves 6 made with butter, syrup, brown sugar, treacle, flour, oatmeal, and spices. Takes about 1.5 hours to bake.

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💗 Why You’ll Love This Parkin Recipe:

• Unique Flavor: The combination of golden syrup, dark brown sugar, and black treacle or molasses creates a deep, rich sweetness that’s distinct from other cakes.
• Moist Texture: The inclusion of medium oatmeal or porridge oats gives the Parkin a wonderfully moist and dense texture, differentiating it from other sponge cakes.
• Easy to Make: The recipe is straightforward and doesn’t require any complex techniques, making it accessible even for those new to baking.
• Comforting and Hearty: Parkin is a very comforting, hearty cake, making it an excellent treat for cold days and a perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of tea or coffee.
• Storability: One of the best things about Parkin is that it gets better with age. Stored correctly in an airtight container, it becomes more moist and sticky over a few days, enhancing its flavors.

❓ What Is Hairy Bikers Parkin Recipe?

Hairy Bikers Parkin is a traditional British cake, rich and moist, made with unsalted butter, golden syrup, brown sugar, black treacle, self-rising flour, oatmeal, ground ginger, nutmeg, mixed spice, baking powder, eggs, and milk. It’s a spiced oatmeal cake.

🥚 Hairy Bikers Parkin Ingredients

• 8 ounces (220 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200 g) golden syrup, or light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup (110 g) soft dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (55 g) black treacle, or molasses
• 1 cup (200 g) self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup (110 g) medium oatmeal, or porridge oatmeal
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice, or pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk, if needed

🎂 How To Make Hairy Bikers Parkin

1. Warm the oven up to 275 F (140 C) or Gas Mark 1. Butter a square cake pan that is 8 inches by 8 inches.
2. Square cake pan that has been greased. Over low heat, melt the butter, golden syrup, brown sugar, and treacle in a big saucepan with a heavy bottom. You only need to melt the ingredients together, so don’t let them boil.
3. In a pot, melted butter, sugar, and syrups were mixed together. The flour, oatmeal, ginger, nutmeg, mixed spice, and baking powder should all be mixed together in a big, roomy bowl.
4. A wooden spoon was used to mix flour and other dry items in a bowl.
5. Slowly add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring to coat them all. Make sure to mix the ingredients well.
6. A wooden spoon is used to mix melted butter into dry ingredients. Add the eggs a few tablespoons at a time and beat them in slowly.
7. A thick, smooth batter that has eggs beaten into it If the mix seems dry, add a tablespoon of milk at a time. You want cake batter that is soft. Mix well.
8. A thick batter in a bowl and a glass of milk next to it. Put the mix into the pan that has been made. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until it is firm, set, and a dark golden brown color.
9. Mixed batter put into a square cake pan. Take the parkin out of the oven and let it cool in the pan.
10. Browned parkin in the cake pan on a rack to cool
11. Once it’s cool, cut the parkin into pieces and put them in a tin that won’t let air in. This will keep them fresh for at least three days.
12. Putting squares in a tin lined with parchment paper. Serve and have fun.

💭 Recipe Tips:

• Molasses Substitute: If black treacle is not available, molasses is a good substitute, but it’s stronger in flavor, so use it sparingly.
• Oven Temperature: Ensure your oven is preheated correctly. An oven thermometer can help check accuracy.
• Mixing: When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix gently to avoid overmixing, which can make the parkin tough.
• Baking Time: Check for doneness at 1 1/2 hours. The parkin should be firm and dark golden brown. Overbaking can dry it out.
• Cooling: Let the parkin cool completely in the pan for better texture and easier slicing.

🍨 What To Serve Parkin?

Serve Parkin with warm custard, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream for a comforting dessert it pairs well with a cup of tea, coffee, or a glass of warm milk.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Parkin?

• In The Fridge : Store leftover Parkin in an airtight container in the fridge for up 3 days it stays moist and improves in flavor.
• In The Freezer: Wrap Parkin well in cling film and foil then freeze it for up 1 month. Thaw at room temperature when needed, for enjoying later.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Parkin?

• Microwave: Place a slice of Parkin on a microwave-safe plate heat on medium power for 10-20 seconds, just until warm.
• Oven: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Wrap Parkin in foil heat for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through.

FAQ’S

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Hairy Bikers Parkin Nutrition Fact

Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 213 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 38 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Sodium: 84 mg
• Potassium: 316 mg
• Sugar: 28 g