Queen Elizabeth Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups (8 ounces) pitted dates
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional
• TOPPING:
• 1-1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream