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Golden Syrup Cake (1lb Tin)

This golden syrup cake is delicious and goes perfect with some warm custard. The cake is soft and moist with a caramel like flavour.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 348kcal

Ingredients

  • 45g unsalted butter soft at room temperature
  • 180ml golden syrup
  • 40g caster sugar
  • 40g soft brown sugar
  • 35ml vegetable oil
  • 1 medium egg room temperature
  • 75ml soured cream room temperature
  • 75ml milk room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 200g self-raising flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to gas mark 3/325oF/170oC/150oC fan and line a 1lb loaf tin with parchment paper. To a saucepan, add the butter, golden syrup, both sugars and gently heat on low until the butter has melted and sugar has dissolved.
  • Pour the mixture into a heat resistant mixing bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, add in the vegetable oil and combine then mix in the egg followed by the sour cream, milk and vanilla extract.
  • Add and fold in the salt and flour until silky and smooth then transfer the batter to the loaf tin.
  • Bake in the middle of the oven for 55 minutes. Once baked, allow to cool in the tin for 20 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to completely cool. If serving with custard then you can serve warm.