Date and Nut Cake (The best)

The most satisfying cake to make. Simple moist and absolutely delicious!

What I love about this cake : Just use cup and spoon measures, no weighing. 1 CUP = 240 ML MEASURE.

And its an easy ‘Mix and bake’ recipe!

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Queen Elizabath Cake - Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 8 - 10

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Ingredients:

Dates, chopped		1 cup
Boiling water		1 ¼ cup
Baking soda		1 tsp
Sugar		1 cup
Butter, softened		½ cup
Egg		1
Vanilla extract		1 tsp
Flour		1 ½ cup
Baking powder		1 tsp
Salt		½ teaspoon
Chopped walnuts (or use cashew nuts if walnuts are not available)		½ cup

For Icing:

Light brown sugar		5 Tbsp
Heavy cream		5 Tbsp
Butter		2 tablespoons
Slivered almonds (almond flakes)		½ - 1 cup

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F/ 176°c. Lightly butter a 9 x 12-inch baking pan and then sprinkle the surface lightly with flour, or line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
2. To a bowl add the dates and baking soda, and pour boiling water over them. Let mixture stand for a while.
3. In a larger bowl or mixer, cream together the butter and sugar, till light.
4. Add egg and vanilla, and beat well.
5. Add the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
6. Now pour in the date mixture and stir well till well incorporated and then add nuts. Stir.
7. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center, comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to rest.
9. The Icing on top of the Cake: In a small saucepan combine the butter(2Tbsp), cream(5Tbsp) and light brown sugar(2Tbsp).
10. Bring to a bubble and boil for 2-3 minutes, while stirring.
11. Pour over the cake and allow it to drizzle over the sides. Scatter the slivered Amonds, over the top while the icing is warm, so that it will set in once cool.

Date and Nut Cake (The best)

Notes:

• Can be made with other nuts such as Pecans.
• You can reserve some icing to dollop over individual slices later.
• This is a great cake to bake and bring over as a gift.

Key Ingredients: Dates, Walnuts, Butter, Flour, Sugar, Egg, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Brown sugar, Cream.

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