DIABETIC APPLESAUCE CAKE

2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 c. chopped dates

--TOPPING-1/3 c. chopped dates 1/3 c. chopped walnuts 1/3 c. flaked coconut

Beat together mashed bananas and butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and water. Beat and measure flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir in 1 1/2 cup of dates. Spoon batter into an oiled and floured 9x13 inch baking pan and spread evenly. Combine topping and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

DIABETIC APPLESAUCE CAKE

1 stick margarine, melted & cooled 1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce 1 egg, beaten 2 c. self-rising flour 1 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. sugar twin 3 tsp. lemon flavor 1 1/2 c. raisins, chopped & floured 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Blend together margarine, applesauce and egg. Sift together flour, soda, spices and salt. Add sugar twin; add to mixture and heat well. Stir in lemon flavor. Fold in raisins and nuts. Pour into well greased and floured tube pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Do not overbake.