Queen Elizabeth Cake I

A scrumptious date nut cake that is truly fit for a queen. It is crowned with a broiled coconut topping.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 372 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour boiling water over dates in a small bowl, and let stand until cool.

Step 2

Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nuts into a small bowl. Stir to mix.

Step 3

Cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine and white sugar together in a mixing bowl; beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture in three parts alternately with date mixture in two parts, beginning and ending with dry mixture. Spread batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.

Step 5

To Make Topping: Mix coconut, brown sugar, 6 tablespoons butter and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boil for three minutes. Spread over warm cake, and brown under broiler.