1 c. sugar
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. boiling water
1 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. baking soda

Pour boiling water over chopped dates and soda and let stand while mixing the other ingredients. Combine both mixtures and bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees in a 9x12 inch pan.

QUEEN ELIZABETH ICING:

5 tbsp. brown sugar
5 tbsp. cream
2 tbsp. butter

Boil ingredients for 3 minutes and spread on cake. Add nuts or coconut, if desired.

According to Grandmother, this is the only recipe that the Queen bakes herself in her own kitchen. The recipe is not to be given away but is always to be sold for charitable causes.