400g/14oz golden syrup
2kg/4lb 8oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
800g/1lb 12oz soft light brown sugar
2 tsp ground cloves
4 tbsp ground ginger
2kg/4lb 8oz icing sugar
8 tsp ground mixed spice
800g/1lb 12oz butter, softened
9 free-range egg whites