Queen Elizabeth

       Raisin and nut butter cake with a touch of broiled butterscotch topping     
                                                                  
                                                                    
                                                                    Ingredients:

1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped raisins
1 1/2 cups boiling water
    1/4 cup +2 tbs butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder 
1/2 tsp salt
                                                                    3/4 chopped nuts 
                                                                    (cashew,peanut,walnut)
                                                                 
Topping:
5 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp evaporated milk
3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped nuts ( cashew,peanut,walnut etc)


Procedure:
1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Grease and line a 13"x 9"x 2" baking pan. Set aside
3. combine baking soda, raisins and boiling water in a bowl. Cool
4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy
5. Add in eggs and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
   Add the creamed mixture alternately  with cooled raisin mixture . stir in nuts
6. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes or until done
7.  In a saucepan , combine all topping ingredients and boil for 3 minutes.
8. Spread over cake then broil until golden brown. Let cool and remove from pan. 
    Cut into square or rectangle to serve


Step by step:

Serves: 20-24 pieces


Note: Always eat in moderation