A scrumptious date nut cake that is truly fit for a queen. It is crowned with a broiled coconut topping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup cream
Directions
Step 1
Pour boiling water over dates in a small bowl, and let stand until cool.
Step 2
Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nuts into a small bowl. Stir to mix.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.
Step 5
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 372 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat9g | 47% |
Cholesterol48mg | 16% |
Sodium340mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate54g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars39g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium54mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium170mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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