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    Golden Syrup Cake

    Published: Feb 25, 2021 · Modified: Jul 31, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 8 Comments

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    Golden Syrup Cake is a moist sponge cake made with golden syrup, butter, milk, flour, and topped with shredded coconut.

    This delicious syrup cake is one of my family's favourite. It is so soft, fluffy, and sweet that it doesn't need any glaze. You can serve this cake warm or cold with a drink of your choice.

    Golden Syrup Cake is a moist sponge cake made with golden syrup

    Why This Golden Syrup Cake Recipe works?

    • Makes a lovely dessert
    • Satisfies your sweet craving
    • It is so simple to make that it doesn't need an electric whisk or stand mixer
    • Kids love it
    Golden Syrup Cake is a moist sponge cake made with golden syrup

    Golden Syrup Cake Ingredients:

    Self-Rising Flour: You can replace it with a mix of plain flour and baking powder (check the tips).

    Golden Syrup: Is the key ingredient in this recipe that gives sweetness to this cake.

    Egg: Only one egg is needed in this recipe, make sure it is at room temperature and use a large egg.

    Caster Sugar: I like to use it in this recipe because it dissolves so fast in liquids.

    Milk: You can use whole or skimmed milk; however, I prefer using whole milk because it makes the cake richer.

    Butter: I like to use unsalted butter, but if you only have salted butter, you can use it.

    Lemon Zest: It gives the cake a fantastic citrus flavour. 

    Coconut: I use two tablespoons of shredded coconut to sprinkle on top of the cake. It gives the cake amazing taste and beautiful look as well.

    Golden Syrup Cake is a moist sponge cake made with golden syrup

    How to make Golden Syrup Cake?

    Preparations: Preheat your oven to 170C.

    Grease an 18-inch cake tin with butter or line with parchment paper (you can also make this cake in a 9-inch loaf tin).

    In a small saucepan, add butter, sugar, and golden syrup
    Adding the Dry Ingredients

    Preparing the Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add butter, sugar, and golden syrup on low heat until the butter melts. Turn off the heat and let the golden syrup mixture cool down for 5-7 minutes then whisk in the egg and the milk.

    Adding the Dry Ingredients: Next, add flour and lemon zest. Combine well using a whisk to make sure there are no lumps in the batter.

    Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake

    Baking: Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake for 45-50 minutes or until fully baked.

    Adding the Toppings: Immediately once you get the cake out of the oven, brush it with the golden syrup and sprinkle with shredded coconut. Then let it cool completely before taking it out of the tin.

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    Top tips:

    • You can replace the caster sugar with granulated sugar; however, if you do that, make sure it is completely dissolved in the mixture as it may take more time to dissolve, unlike caster sugar.
    • You can also substitute caster sugar for brown sugar, which will give the cake a lovely dark colour and delicious taste.
    • Feel free to replace the lemon zest with orange zest.
    • If you like to add some crunchiness to this golden syrup cake, you can add ½ cup of any nuts of your choice to the batter (finely chopped).
    • Feel free to make this cake in a 9-inch loaf tin if you like.
    • If you don't have self-rising flour in your pantry, that is fine, you can make your own self-rising flour. Mix 1 cup plain flour with 2 tablespoons baking powder. You can double or triple this amount.
    • Whisk well and make sure there are no lumps in the butter before you pour it into the cake tin.
    • I recommend topping the cake with some lemon zest if you don't like using coconut.
    • Serve a slice of this delicious golden syrup cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    • You can make this recipe in a loaf tin; if you like, just use a 2lb loaf tin.
    • If you only have plain flour at home, you can use it instead of self rising flour. However, you will need to add a teaspoon of baking powder.
    • If you entered a skewer in the centre of the cake and it comes out not clean, cover the top of the cake with a foil sheet and bake for 5 more minutes.
    Golden Syrup Cake is a moist sponge cake made with golden syrup

    Storing and freezing:

    Store: Store this golden syrup cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

    Freeze: This cake freezes very well, just wrap it in plastic wrap and put in a well-sealed container. It keeps well in the freezer for 1-2 months. Just let it thaw at room temperature before serving it.

    Topping Options:

    Below are some topping alternatives to coconut. 

    • Top it with Lemon Glaze: Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
    • Whipped cream
    • More Golden Syrup
    • Some Fresh Fruits
    • Ice Cream
    • Powdered Sugar
    Golden Syrup Cake is a moist sponge cake made with golden syrup

    Recipe FAQs

    What is golden syrup? 

    It's a thick golden-coloured syrup which has a sweet taste. It is made of inverted sugar syrup through the process of refining sugar cane. It is very popular in England and used in a diversity of dessert recipes.

    What can I use instead of golden syrup?

    If you want a substitute for golden syrup, you can use light corn syrup or honey; both will work fine in this recipe. 

    Can I replace golden syrup with maple syrup?

    I don't recommend using maple syrup because it will be too runny.

    How to serve golden syrup cake?

    This cake can be served warm or cold; it is delicious in both cases. I used to warm it a bit in the microwave (for about10 seconds) then serve with a dollop of ice cream. Serve it with a cup of milk, tea, coffee, or any drink of our choice.

    Golden Syrup Cake is a moist sponge cake made with golden syrup

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    Golden Syrup Cake is a moist sponge cake made with golden syrup

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    Golden Syrup Cake
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    5 from 7 votes

    Golden Syrup Cake

    Golden Syrup Cake is soft, moist, and sweet. This cake made with golden syrup, milk, butter, flour and topped with shredded coconut. It is so yummy cold or hot.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Keyword Easy Golden Syrup Cake, Golden Syrup Cake
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 278kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Springform
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Mixing bowl
    • Saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 200 g Golden Syrup
    • 100 g Caster Sugar
    • 100 g Butter
    • 200 g Self Raising Flour
    • 150 ml Milk
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 Lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoon Golden Syrup, (to brush after cooling down)
    • 2 tablespoon coconut, shredded

    Instructions

    • Preparations: Preheat your oven to 170C.
      Grease an 18-inch cake tin with butter or line with parchment paper (you can also make this cake in a 9-inch loaf tin).
    • In a small saucepan, add butter, sugar, and golden syrup on low heat until the butter melts. Turn off the heat and let the golden syrup mixture cool down for 5-7 minutes then whisk in the egg and the milk.
    • Next, add flour and lemon zest. Combine well using a whisk to make sure there are no lumps in the batter.
    • Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake for 45-50 minutes or until fully baked.
    • Immediately once you get the cake out of the oven, brush it with the golden syrup and sprinkle with shredded coconut. Then let it cool completely before taking it out of the tin.

    Notes

    • You can replace the caster sugar with granulated sugar; however, if you do that, make sure it is completely dissolved in the mixture as it may take more time to dissolve, unlike caster sugar.
    • You can also substitute caster sugar for brown sugar, which will give the cake a lovely dark colour and delicious taste.
    • Feel free to replace the lemon zest with orange zest.
    • If you like to add some crunchiness to this golden syrup cake, you can add ½ cup of any nuts of your choice to the batter (finely chopped).
    • Feel free to make this cake in a 9-inch loaf tin if you like.
    • If you don't have self-rising flour in your pantry, that is fine, you can make your own self-rising flour. Mix 1 cup plain flour with 2 tablespoons baking powder. You can double or triple this amount.
    • Whisk well and make sure there are no lumps in the butter before you pour it into the cake tin.
    • I recommend topping the cake with some lemon zest if you don't like using coconut.
    • Serve a slice of this delicious golden syrup cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    • You can make this recipe in a loaf tin; if you like, just use a 2lb loaf tin.
    • If you only have plain flour at home, you can use it instead of self rising flour. However, you will need to add a teaspoon of baking powder.
    • If you entered a skewer in the centre of the cake and it comes out not clean, cover the top of the cake with a foil sheet and bake for 5 more minutes.
    Store: Store this golden syrup cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
    Freeze: This cake freezes very well, just wrap it in plastic wrap and put in a well-sealed container. It keeps well in the freezer for 1-2 months. Just let it thaw at room temperature before serving it.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Sarah

      March 13, 2021 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love this cake with golden syrup! It is so simple and delicious! I made one for me and one for my sister, and she loved it so much.

      Reply
    2. Eman

      March 13, 2021 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of golden syrup. This golden syrup cake looks absolutely fabulous. I will definitely make it this weekend!

      Reply
    3. Ruby

      March 15, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      Golden syrup is wonderful in making desserts! This cake is great, Especially with a layer of nuts on the top!

      Reply
    4. Alison

      March 17, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing! This cake was so soft and fluffy, and all my family loved it.
      I was wondering if I can add some pistachio to it? Also, can I swap caster sugar for dark brown sugar?

      Reply
      • Radwa

        March 18, 2021 at 10:00 am

        Yes, you can mix in 1/3 cup of chopped pistachio or spread it on the top of the batter before baking. Regarding the sugar, brown sugar will go well.

        Reply
    5. Lucy

      March 17, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      This cake smelled amazing, like candy. I love it, and the golden syrup gives it an extraordinary taste. My youngest son loved it so much!

      Reply
    6. Maya

      March 20, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      At first, I thought this cake recipe would be so sweet because of the golden syrup. But after I tried it, I can say it is not too sweet, and it is so delicious.

      Reply
    7. Evie

      March 24, 2021 at 12:34 am

      5 stars
      This cake turned out really great.

      Reply

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