Queen Elizabeth Cake Recipe

Name: Queen Elizabeth Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1 cup Boiling Water; 1 cup Chopped Dates; 1-1/2 cup Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 cups Chopped Walnuts (optional); 1/4 cups Butter, At Room Temperature; 1 cup Sugar; 1 Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; FOR THE ICING:; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut; 2/3 cups Brown Sugar; 5 Tablespoons Butter

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1 cup Boiling Water
1 cup Chopped Dates
1-1/2 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 cups Chopped Walnuts (optional)
1/4 cups Butter, At Room Temperature
1 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla
FOR THE ICING:
1/4 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
2/3 cups Brown Sugar
5 Tablespoons Butter

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Butter and flour a 9 x 9 baking dish.
2
Combine dates and boiling water. Let mixture stand for 1 hour.
3
In a bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and walnuts.
4
In another mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla, and beat well.
5
Into the creamed mixture, slowly add the dry ingredients alternately with the dates mixture, and mix well.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7
Bake the cake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (It may take more time)
8
Mix all icing ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil; and then boil for three minutes, until thickened. Spread the icing over the cake.
9
Then broil the cake for 1 or 2 minutes.

1369

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

109

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 1 cup Boiling Water, 1 cup Chopped Dates, 1-1/2 cup Flour, 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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