DATE NUT CAKE FOR DIABETICS

DATE NUT CAKE FOR DIABETICS ...a nice diabetic recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 c. butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp. liquid sugar substitute
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 c. dried pitted & chopped dates
• 1 c. chopped pecans
• 1 1/2 c. water packed applesauce

INSTRUCTIONS
Cream butter, eggs and sugar substitute, vanilla, flour, soda and spices; mix well. Roll chopped dates in enough extra flour to keep from sticking together. Then fold in dates, applesauce and pecans. Bake in a lightly greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden
brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. This freezes well.

Each portion contains 126 calories and may be substituted for (1) bread exchange and 1 1/2 fat exchanges in the diabetic meal plan. Makes 25 equal portions. The diabetic recipe is ready to serve.....