Ingredients for - Queen Elizabeth Cake I
How to cook deliciously - Queen Elizabeth Cake I
1. Stage
Pour boiling water over dates in a small bowl, and let stand until cool.
2. Stage
Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nuts into a small bowl. Stir to mix.
3. Stage
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. Stage
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.
5. Stage
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.