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.

Provided by Carol

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 339.9 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

Abdul kadir Hours worker
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Matthew Misner jr
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This recipe was okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a little too salty. I would not make this recipe again.


Helena L
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was impressed with the results. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Adil Manzoor
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken dish.


sobuz 1990
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Imoan Naomi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Ray Nadeem Hassan
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This recipe was okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a little too salty. I would not make this recipe again.


Sahitiyak manaharu Sc
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was SEAL impressed with the results. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Robert Quinn
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken dish.


Minyila Berlinda
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The guests raved about the chicken and the sauce. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chick


Misto chanda Misto chanda
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.