Queen Elizabeth Cake Recipe

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Queen Elizabeth Cake
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  1. Cake:.
  2. With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F Line the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Butter and flour the sides.
  3. 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.
  4. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  5. 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.
  6. Icing:.
  7. In a saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 2 minutes.
  8. Spread the icing on the hot cake and broil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 11781.01 Kcal (49325 kJ)
Calories from fat 9958.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1106.51g 1702%
Cholesterol 203.85mg 68%
Sodium 2321.77mg 97%
Potassium 1055.99mg 22%
Total Carbs 393.43g 131%
Sugars 230.94g 924%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g 53%
Protein 72.93g 146%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 7.4mg 41%
Calcium 454.3mg 45%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 339.2 Kcal (1420 kJ)
Calories from fat 286.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.86g 1702%
Cholesterol 5.87mg 68%
Sodium 66.85mg 97%
Potassium 30.4mg 22%
Total Carbs 11.33g 131%
Sugars 6.65g 924%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 53%
Protein 2.1g 146%
Iron 0.2mg 41%
Calcium 13.1mg 45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 327
    Points
  • 333
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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