Vickys Syrup Loaf Cake, GF DF EF SF NF

Preheat the oven to gas 3 / 150C / 300F and line a 2lb loaf tin

Melt the syrup, margarine and sugars together over a low heat https://cookpad.com/uk/recipes/334096-vickys-homemade-golden-syrup-like-tate-lyles-gf-df-ef-sf-nf?via=androidsharesheet&shared_at=1549642703

Take off the heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool

Meanwhile mix the flax with the boiling water and let stand until gelatinous

Mix the thickened flax with the milk

Then add the milk mixture to the syrup mixture and stir through

Combine the flour, baking powder and xanthan gum in a mixing bowl

Beat in the wet mixture until the batter is smooth. It will bubble a bit as the baking powder begins to activate

Pour into the loaf tin and put in the oven for 1 hour

Let cool on a wire rack

Once cooled, prick all over the top with a cocktail stick and spread the remaining syrup over the top

Wrap in clingfilm or parchment paper and let rest a day before slicing