Queen Elizabeth Cake I

Name: Queen Elizabeth Cake I
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped; 0.25 cup butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup flaked coconut; 0.66666668653488 cup packed brown sugar; 6 tablespoons butter; 0.25 cup cream

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

Recipe by Carol

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

9 to 13 x inch cake

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Pour boiling water over dates in a small bowl, and let stand until cool.
Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nuts into a small bowl. Stir to mix.
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.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

372	Calories
17g	Fat
54g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 372
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 9g	47%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 340mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 170mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.