Queen Elizabeth Cake
["1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. butter", "1 beaten egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. black walnuts", "1 c. boiling water", "1 c. chopped dates", "1 tsp. soda"]
["Pour boiling water over dates and soda.", "Let stand while other ingredients are mixed.", "Add to date mixture and bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes in a 9 x 12-inch pan."]
["sugar", "butter", "egg", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "black walnuts", "boiling water", "dates", "soda"]