Place dates, boiling water, bicab and butter in bowl leave to soak for about 5 minutes or until butter is melted.
Beat egg, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Beat in flour, baking powder and coconut.
Stir in date mixture and apple by hand.
Spoon into a 23 cm prepared pan.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes at 180º C.
Let the cake cool completely.
Icing:
Cream the butter, cream cheese till smooth, add the vanilla.
Add the icing sugar, little bit at a time, and mix in by hand until smooth.
Spread the icing on top of the cake, and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
If prefered, serve with whipped cream.
*My dear friend Gail’s recipe *
Photo: Rina Kleinhans
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