QUEEN ELIZABETH CAKE

QUEEN ELIZABETH CAKE image

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped dates (250 ml)
1/2 tsp. baking soda(2 ml)
1/4 cup butter (60 ml)
1 cup granulated sugar(250ml)
1 egg
1&1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder(5ml)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts(60ml)
Broiled Topping:
5 tbsp. brown sugar (75ml)
3 tbsp. butter (45ml)
2 tsp.10% cream or evaporated milk (10ml)
1/2 cup shredded coconut(125ml)

Steps:

*In saucepan,combine dates, 1cup water and baking soda; bring to a boil(mixture will foam up). Reduce heat and simmer until dates are soft, about 8-10 minutes. Let cool. *In bowl,cream butter with sugar;beat in egg. Mix together flour and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in date mix and walnuts. *Spread mixture into greased and floured 8-inch(20cm)square metal cake pan. Bake in 325oF(160oC) oven for 35-40 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Broiled Topping: In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter,cream and coconut. Bring to boil,stirring; boil gently for 3 minutes.Pour over warm cake. Return to oven and broil until bubbly and lightly browned, 1-2 minutes, watching carefully. Let cool in pan on rack.