Queen Elizabeth Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates and baking soda.
Mix remaining ingredients.
Add first mixture to second and bake at 375\u00b0 in a 9 x 12-inch greased loaf pan for 30 to 35 minutes.