Queen Elizabeth Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Pour water over soda and dates.
Let stand while mixing remaining ingredients.
Add date mixture to batter, stirring well, and pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.