Queen Elizabeth's Own Cake

"The cookbook I found this in claims that this is Queen Elizabeth's own cake recipe."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
15
Yields:
1 cake
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F; grease a 9-inch square cake pan.
  • In a bowl, pour the boiling water over the dates; add the soda and let stand while the remaining ingredients are prepared.
  • Cream together the sugar and butter in a large bowl; add the eggs and vanilla; stir in the coconut, flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Pour in the date mixture and blend well.
  • Pour the batter into the cake pan; bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool before icing.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the icing; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. While the icing is still warm, pour over the cooled cake; sprinkle with coconut.

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I have 6 children 4 boys and 2 girl,ilove to cook and try lots of different foods,my real name is Britt and i live in louisiana i like to collect recipes,cookbooks,dolls,and angels,i just started having a intrest in teacups and teapots,i also like amish rag dolls.
 
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