Queen Elizabeth Cake I Recipe

Name: Queen Elizabeth Cake I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup flaked coconut; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup cream

Servings: persons

1 cup boiling water
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup cream

1
Pour boiling water over dates in a small bowl, and let stand until cool.
2
Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nuts into a small bowl. Stir to mix.
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.
4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.
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.

1467

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

124

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: 1 cup boiling water, 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Queen Elizabeth Cake I 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 I

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