How to Make Gingerbread Cake The Victorian Way

Today we re in for a real treat. Mrs Crocombe is making one of her favourite recipes a cheap and delicious Gingerbread Cake. Visit Mrs Crocombe s kitchen: INGREDIENTS 500g flour 200g butter (salted, or add a generous pinch of salt to compensate if unsalted) 200g brown sugar 500g black treacle 1015g ginger 3 small eggs (or two large) 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda A little warm milk METHOD Start by creaming the butter (stirring or beating the butter until it is a smooth, creamy and a u