Preheat the oven to 150 Celsius. Line a 22cm/8 inch deep tray.

Sift together the flour, sugar, ginger, and baking soda.

In a small pan, melt together the butter and syrup.

Beat the egg into the milk.

Gradullay pour the syrup/butter into the dry ingredients. The mixture should look a little like dough.

Pour in the egg and milk. Stir until smooth, and pour into lined tin.

Bake for an hour, or until inserted skewer comes out clean.