This cake is best made the day before serving, and will keep in an airtight tin in a cool place for up to 5 days. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease a deep 20cm/8in tin with margarine.
This easy ginger traybake cake is sticky, sweet and subtly spiced ... Using your fingers, rub the margarine in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the beaten egg, syrup and hot water ...
Beat sugar and margarine. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat good. Beat in flour alternately with milk. Add vanilla and beat. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons batter into greased and floured cake pans.