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
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
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