Queen Elizabeth Cake I

Queen Elizabeth Cake is a classic British dessert that was named after Queen Elizabeth II. It is a moist and flavorful cake filled with dates, walnuts, and coconut, topped with a rich caramel sauce.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Queen Elizabeth Cake I

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Chopped dates
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts
• 1 cup Shredded coconut
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Evaporated milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped dates, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
9. Pour the hot caramel sauce over the warm cake, spreading evenly.
10. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.