1 1/2 stick margarine
2 tbsp. sweetener (or to taste - Iusually put in more)
1 c. chopped dates or raisins
1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 c. pecans, chopped
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. soda
2 c. plus
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
method;
Have margarine at room temperature. Mix margarine, applesauce, sweetening, sifted flour, soda, cloves, and cinnamon together.
Put pecans, raisins, or dates in bowl and add a few spoons of the flour mixture; stir until the pecans and fruit are coated.
Mix well and bake in tube pan. Line bottom of pan with wax paper.
This cake tastes like fruit cake.