Queen Elizabeth Cake
["1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. shortening", "1 egg", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. dates", "1 c. boiling water", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. walnuts"]
["Mix together sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla.", "Add flour, baking powder and soda.", "Next, add remaining ingredients.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done."]
["sugar", "shortening", "egg", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "dates", "boiling water", "vanilla", "walnuts"]