Name: Queen Elizabeth Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) water; 1 cup (250 ml) pitted, coarsely chopped dates; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking soda; 1 3/4 cups (430 ml) all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup (180 ml) brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream; 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unsweetened shredded coconut

Preparation

Cake
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line the bottom of a 25-cm (10-inch) springform pan or a 23-cm (9-inch) square Pyrex baking dish with parchment paper. Butter and flour the sides.
- In a saucepan, bring the water, dates and baking soda to a boil. Simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients, alternating with the date mixture. Pour into the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven. If desired, place the pan on a baking sheet to catch any icing that might spill over. Set the oven to broil.
Frosting
- In a saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 2 minutes.
- Spread the frosting on the hot cake and broil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

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