Queen Elizabeth Cake

1. 1

   Combine boiling water, dates and soda; set aside.

2. 2

   Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg.

3. 3

   Sift flour with baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Gradually add this to the creamed mixture.

5. 5

   Stir in vanilla and the chopped nuts.

6. 6

   Combine mixture with date mixture, mixing well.

7. 7

   Pour into three greased and floured 9-inch pans.

8. 8

   Bake at 350u00b0 for about 20 to 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, milk and butter.

10. 10

    Boil 3 minutes.

11. 11

    Spread over each layer and sprinkle coconut over.

12. 12

    Cover and let sit until cool.

13. 13

    This is a delicious moist cake.

14. 14

    It is hard to believe you can get 3 layers with only 1 1/2 cups of flour but you can.

15. 15

    (Just don't eat the whole thing.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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