1½ long red chillies, seeds removed, finely chopped
finely grated or pared lime zest
125²µ/4½´Ç³ú golden syrup
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
125²µ/4½´Ç³ú soft dark brown sugar
4 tsp ground ginger
275²µ/9¾´Ç³ú self-raising flour
4 stem ginger balls in syrup (roughly 75²µ/2½´Ç³ú), drained and coarsely grated
3 stem ginger balls in syrup (roughly 55g/2oz), drained
100g/3½fl oz dark brown soft sugar
125²µ/4½´Ç³ú black treacle
125²µ/4½´Ç³ú butter, plus extra for greasing
75²µ/2½´Ç³ú butter
well-chilled crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream
200ml/7fl oz double cream
2 large free-range eggs, beaten
200ml/7fl oz semi-skimmed milk