Summary

Servings: 
1
Prep time: 
30 minutes

Description

Spiced Swede Cake

Ingredients

  • 375 mg flour
  • 50 mg brown muscovado sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup swede, peeled and grated
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup golden syrup

Instructions

In medium bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (50 mL) packed brown sugar, the spices, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) grated peeled swede. In small bowl, lightly beat 1 egg; add 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil and 1/2 cup (125 mL) each golden syrup and milk. Stir liquid mixture into dry mixture. Pour into greased 8-inch (2 L) square baking pan. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Ice with cream cheese frosting.

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