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Queen Elizabeth Cake

Delight in Queen Elizabeth Cake: Moist Dates with Coconut Bliss

Enjoy a delightful Queen Elizabeth Cake, a captivating dessert featuring a moist date base and rich coconut frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups chopped dates soaked in boiling water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup olive oil can substitute with vegetable or melted coconut oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts can substitute with pecans or omit
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup light brown sugar can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk non-dairy milk works well
  • 2 cups shredded coconut use unsweetened for less sugar

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Soak chopped dates in boiling water for about 15 minutes.
  3. Cream together unsalted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then fold in the softened dates with their soaking water.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; then gradually add to the wet mixture.
  6. Gently fold in chopped walnuts.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Prepare the frosting by combining butter, brown sugar, and milk in a saucepan and boil for 3 minutes.
  9. Spread frosting over the warm cake and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
  10. Cool the cake in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving.

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