Cake, Queen Elizabeth
Source of Recipe
Joy
List of Ingredients
1 C boiling water
1 C chopped dates
1 tsp baking soda
1 C sugar
1/4 C butter
1 beaten egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 C flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c chopped nutsRecipe
Pour boiling water over chopped dates and baking soda. Let stand while mixing the remaining ingredients together in usual manner. Pour into a 9x12 inch pan. Bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Icing;
5 T brown sugar
5 T cream
2 T butter
Boil about 3 minutes and spread on cake. Will be thin. Sprinkle with coconut and nuts. One can make more frosting and "pack" on the nuts.