This Queen Elizabeth Cake is one of the most unique cakes you will ever have. If you love dates, you must try this wonderful cake recipe!
This Queen Elizabeth Cake recipe has been in my family for decades. It's probably one of the most unique cakes you will ever have. I had to look this one up but apparently, this cake is named after Queen Elizabeth II. Go figure.
It may have originated in 1953 for the coronation of Elizabeth II, and another account holds that it was invented for the 1937 coronation of King George VI and the Queen Mother Queen Elizabeth.
💭 What are Dates
A date is a sweet fruit used in a variety of recipes. They also provide a wide variety of essential nutrients. Besides being a very good source of Potassium, dates also provide protein and fiber.
If you love dates, you must try my Date Squares recipe. They were one of my dad's favorite desserts when I was growing up. Super easy to make and super delicious.
📋 What ingredients do I need
You will need the following ingredients to make this Queen Elizabeth Cake: Dates, Unsalted Butter, White Sugar, Eggs, Olive Oil, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Vanilla Extract, Walnuts Light Brown Sugar, Milk and Shredded Coconut.
🥣 How do I make Queen Elizabeth Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Pour boiling water over dates and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar, add eggs, then dates including water. Add the rest of the ingredients including the walnuts and mix together.
Pour into greased baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Boil all frosting ingredients for 3 minutes over medium heat. When the cake is done take out of the oven and spread frosting mixture over cake. Put the cake back in the oven for 10 minutes at 375°F degrees until brown.
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Queen Elizabeth Cake
Ingredients
CAKE INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup Dates , Chopped
- 1 Cup Boiled Water
- 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 2 Egg(s)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour, Sifted
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Walnuts, Chopped
FROSTING INGREDIENTS
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 5 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp Milk
- 1/2 Cup Coconut, Shredded
how to make this recipe
MAKE CAKE
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pour boiling water over dates and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar, add eggs, then dates including water. Add the rest of the ingredients including the walnuts and mix together.
- Pour into greased baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
MAKE FROSTING
- Boil all frosting ingredients for 3 minutes over medium heat. When cake is done take out of oven and spread frosting mixture over cake. Put cake back in oven for 10 minutes at 375°F degrees until brown.
Nutrition
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