LOW SUGAR DATE CAKE

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A cake made with dates, applesauce and sugar substitute.

Provided by Christine

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup margarine
2 eggs
1 tablespoon liquid sweetener
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups self-rising flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, eggs, sweetener, vanilla, cloves and cinnamon until creamy. Sift together the flour and baking powder, and mix in. Fold in dates, chopped pecans and applesauce. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 638.2 mg, Sugar 18.6 g