Queen Elizabeth Cake I

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A scrumptious date nut cake that is truly fit for a queen. It is crowned with a broiled coconut topping.

Submitted by Carol
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
9 to 13 x inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

  • 1 cup flaked coconut

  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • ¼ cup cream

Directions

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

372 Calories
17g Fat
54g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 372
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 340mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 170mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.