QUEEN ELIZABETH SQUARESSource: Simply Simpatico: The Home of Authentic Southwestern Cuisine by Junior League of AlbuquerqueMakes 9 to 12 servings 1 cup dates, chopped 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt FOR THE TOPPING:1/2 cup brown sugar 5 teaspoons butter 3 Tablespoons half-and-half 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup coconut TO SERVE: Sweetened whipped cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan. Over medium heat cook dates, boiling water and baking soda for 10-15 minutes until dates are soft; cool. Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg, flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Add cooled date mixture. Spoon prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. TO PREPARE THE TOPPING:Boil together brown sugar, 5 teaspoons butter and half-and-half for 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and coconut. Spread topping mixture on baked cake. Place under broiler until topping is brown and bubbly. Serve warm with sweetened whipped cream.
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