Low Sugar Date Cake

A cake made with dates, applesauce and sugar substitute.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 405 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch pan.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.