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Oatmeal Gingerbread (Scottish)

Oatmeal Gingerbread (Scottish) Recipe

Oatmeal is a Scottish staple. The black treacle can be replaced with molasses. For the mixed spice, I use recipe #484946
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scottish
Keyword: < 4 Hours, Dessert, European, Scottish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Calories: 160.7kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup oatmeal
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons black treacle (molasses)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice (Scottish Mixed Spice)
  • 1 large egg, well beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a seven inch square baking pan with greaseproof paper which has been well buttered.
  • Melt the 2 ounces butter, sugar and treacle in a saucepan over a low heat.
  • Sift the flour and baking soda into a bowl.
  • Add the oatmeal and spices.
  • Add the melted butter and treacle mixture, beaten egg and the milk to the bowl, stirring well until completely blended.
  • Pour into the baking pan and bake about 45 minutes.
  • Allow the cake to cool for ten minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
  • Serve with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Nutrition

Serving: 47g | Calories: 160.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.6g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 6.8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 39.3mg | Sodium: 224.3mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 10.2g