Queen Elizabeth Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates and soda.
Let stand while the remaining ingredients are mixed.
Add all to the mixture and bake 35 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven in 9 x 12-inch pan.