Queen Elizabeth Cake Recipe

Name: Queen Elizabeth Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup water; 1 cup coarsely chopped pitted dates; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 3/4 cups flour, sifted; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs; Icing; 1/2 cup 35% cream; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup water
1 cup coarsely chopped pitted dates
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
Icing
1/2 cup 35% cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut

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Cake:
2
With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350u00b0F Line the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Butter and flour the sides.
3
In a saucepan, bring the water, dates and baking soda to a boil. Simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
4
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
5
In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients, alternating with the date mixture. Pour into the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven. If desired, place the pan on a baking sheet to catch any icing that might spill over. Set the oven to broil.
6
Icing:
7
In a saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 2 minutes.
8
Spread the icing on the hot cake and broil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

1244

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup water, 1 cup coarsely chopped pitted dates, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Queen Elizabeth Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Queen Elizabeth Cake

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