Sticky Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Put flour, ginger, mixed spice, and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl.
2. 2
   Put the butter, black treacle, syrup, brown sugar into a pan and heat until fat has melted.
3. 3
   Cool slightly and add to dry mixture.
4. 4
   Mix in the eggs and enough milk to make a cake batter.
5. 5
   Pour into a lined 7 inch square tin.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with the almonds (optional).
7. 7
   Bake in a preheated oven Gas 3 for 1-1/2 to 2 hours until firm to the touch.
8. 8
   Cool on a wire rack.
9. 9
   This gingerbread keeps really well, and will become softer and stickier the longer it is kept in an airtight container.
10. 10
    But, will it last?