Queen Elizabeth Cake
photo by twissis
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Yields:
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1 cake
- Serves:
- 12
ingredients
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Cake
- 236.59 ml water
- 236.59 ml coarsely chopped pitted dates
- 2.46 ml baking soda
- 414.03 ml flour, sifted
- 7.39 ml baking powder
- 0.25 ml salt
- 118.29 ml unsalted butter, softened
- 177.44 ml brown sugar
- 2 eggs
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Icing
- 118.29 ml 35% cream
- 118.29 ml unsalted butter
- 354.88 ml brown sugar
- 354.88 ml unsweetened dried shredded coconut
directions
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Cake:
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F Line the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Butter and flour the sides.
- In a saucepan, bring the water, dates and baking soda to a boil. Simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients, alternating with the date mixture. Pour into the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven. If desired, place the pan on a baking sheet to catch any icing that might spill over. Set the oven to broil.
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Icing:
- In a saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 2 minutes.
- Spread the icing on the hot cake and broil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Reviews
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This rating & review has been revised after overnight refrigeration (which I strongly recommend) as it is outstanding when served cold from the fridge! The cake itself is tasty, moist and texture perfect! The frosting adds a caramel richness and coconut crunch I found delicious! I made the recipe exactly as written, but had to use a 7x11-in baking dish. It was still filled to the brim when frosted. The cake & frosting are dark from the dates & brown sugar, so I think it would be esp eye-pleasing when served w/a bit of ice cream or whipped cream. Great recipe, Redsie! I loved it! Thx for sharing this taste treat w/us. :-)
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Canadian girl that loves to cook for herself and for everyone around her!! I always enjoyed cooking but more so since I started taking better care of myself by eating healthier food (I am a Weight Watchers Lifetime member!). I still love my chocolate though!
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