QUEEN ELIZABETH CAKE II

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My husband's favorite cake. A very easy and fast preparation that smells delightful while cooking.

Provided by JELLY_58

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan. In a saucepan, combine dates, boiling water and baking soda. Let stand while mixing the batter.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour, baking powder and chopped walnuts. Stir in the date mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 256.8 mg, Sugar 41 g