Queen Elizabeth Cake I Recipe

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.