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Golden Syrup Cake

Feb 27
2 min read

There are certain bakes that take you right back in time with the very first whiff from the oven. This Golden Syrup Loaf Cake is one of those for me.

I’m Peter Sidwell, and I’ve baked a lot of cakes over the years, but this one always gives me that warm, comforting, “home kitchen” feeling. It’s got that unmistakable golden syrup aroma — sweet, buttery, and deeply nostalgic — the kind of cake you’d spot cooling on a wire rack and immediately want to slice while it’s still warm.

I baked this at Leekes Department Home Store, and honestly, it’s the sort of recipe you’ll want to make again as soon as you get home. It’s simple, reliable, and absolutely packed with flavour.

You can enjoy it just as it is with a brew, or do what I love most…

Warm it up and serve with a little custard.That’s when it becomes pure comfort food.

Golden Syrup Cake

Baking time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

125g butter
60g golden caster sugar
60g soft brown sugar
200g golden syrup
225g self-raising flour
1 large egg
150ml milk
2 tbsp golden syrup (for glazing)

Method

Preheat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan) / Gas Mark 3.
Line and grease a 2lb loaf tin.
In a medium pan, add the butter, golden caster sugar, soft brown sugar, and golden syrup.Place over a medium heat and stir until everything has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
Set aside to cool for 10–15 minutes.
In a jug, whisk together the milk and egg with a fork.
Put the self-raising flour into a large bowl, then add the cooled syrup mixture and the milk mixture.Beat until smooth and you have a lovely batter.
Pour into the prepared loaf tin.
Bake for 60 minutes, or until a cake tester/skewer comes out clean.
While the cake is still warm, brush the top with 2 tbsp golden syrup for that sticky, shiny finish.
Leave to cool… if you can wait!