If the title doesn’t give it away, this Queen Elizabeth Cake is an afternoon, high tea cake, fit for a queen. And who knows a delectable cake better than the Queen? A warm, pudding-like cake using walnuts and dates, for the filling.
I found this perfect tea cake recipe at a tea shop in London and was determined to try it out for myself. Traditionally, you can pour custard or fresh cream over the top for that feel good compliment.
To make Queen Elizabeth Cake, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan.
In a small bowl, pour boiling water over the dates, and let it stand to cool.
In a small bowl, stir to mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nuts together.
In a mixing bowl, cream together ¼ cup butter and white sugar.
Slowly beat in the eggs and vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients mixture, in three parts, alternately with the dates, in two parts. Begin and end with the dry mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden spoon inserted, comes out clean.
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, mix the coconut, brown sugar, 6 tablespoons butter and cream. Boil for 3 minutes.
Spread the topping over the warm cake. Allow to brown until the broiler.
Leave the cake to stand in the tin for 10 minutes, then tip out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
Incredible tea cake! My kids loved helping make it. We had it with custard for a special tea time, it was a hit!
Perfect for tea. I found this recipe during a trip to London and instantly loved it. The combination of walnuts and dates made it so moist. I serve it every week now, and it never fails to impress friends.
This Queen Elizabeth Cake was such a delight! I made it for Sunday tea and my kids loved it, especially with custard.
Superb. I recently hosted a tea party for my friends and decided to make this cake. It was a delightful surprise for everyone, and the taste was simply amazing. The walnuts and dates worked so well together.
OMG, this Queen Elizabeth Cake is shockingly good! I tried it at a tea shop in London and now I’m makin' it for my pals. It’s got this warm, pudding-y vibe, and the walnuts and dates are just perfect! Can’t stop eatin' it!
Delicious! This cake brought back memories of my trip to London. Perfect for afternoon tea!
So delicious!
