Banana Ginger Parkin Recipe

This moist and delicious Banana Ginger Parkin is a fantastic way to use up those ripe bananas! Packed with nutritious ingredients and naturally sweet, this energy-boosting cake is sturdy enough for lunchboxes and lasts for up to two months in a covered container. The perfect after-school treat or packed lunch addition, this recipe is a winner for the whole family.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 3286.4 kcal

Protein 102g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Ginger Parkin

225g self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp ground ginger
100g rolled oats
175g light brown sugar
175g margarine
175ml golden syrup
2 large eggs
3 medium ripe bananas
100g icing sugar
225g self-raising flour
175g light brown sugar

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How to Make Banana Ginger Parkin

Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F / Gas Mark 3). Grease and line an 18 x 28cm (7 x 11 inch) baking tin.
In a large bowl, sift together 225g self-raising flour, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, and 2 tsp ground ginger. Stir in 100g rolled oats.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together 175g light brown sugar, 175g margarine, and 175ml golden syrup. Stir until smooth.
Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well to combine.
Beat in 2 large eggs and 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed.
Spoon the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the tin before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool further.
Once cooled, cut into squares.
For the icing: Sift 100g icing sugar into a bowl and gradually add water, stirring until you achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. Drizzle over the cooled parkin squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

152 g

Sugar

919g

Fat

73g

Carbs

201g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Banana Ginger Parkin?

Banana Ginger Parkin takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Banana Ginger Parkin?

Banana Ginger Parkin has approximately 3286.4 calories per serving, with about 102 g protein, 201 g carbohydrates and 131 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Banana Ginger Parkin?

The key ingredients for Banana Ginger Parkin are Plain Flour, Bicarbonate Of Soda, Ground Ginger, Oatmeal, Dark Muscovado Sugar, Sunflower Margarine. See the full list with measurements above.