Instructions: 1 Preheat the oven to 180 C/350 F/gas mark 4. Line an 8in square cake tin with greased greaseproof paper.

2 Mix the flour, baking powder, ginger and oatmeal in a bowl.

3 Gently melt the sugar, treacle, honey or golden syrup and butter or margarine in a saucepan.

Leave it to cool down slightly then stir in the milk.

4 Add the mixture to the dry ingredients, mix thoroughly, then pour into the cake tin.

Bake for 50-60 minutes until it feels firm on top.

5 Remove from the tin and put on a wire tray to cool.

Remove the lining paper and store wrapped in foil until served.

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.