Dietetic Date Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist and flavorful date cake with hints of cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla, complemented by crunchy pecans. Its reduced sugar content makes it a healthier dessert option suitable for those seeking a sweet treat with natural fruit sweetness and nutty texture. Perfect for teatime or as an afternoon snack.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or oleo
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sweetener
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar-free applesauce
  • 2 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter or oleo until smooth.
  2. Add the sweetener, vanilla, and beaten egg; mix well.
  3. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Stir in the chopped dates, chopped pecans, and applesauce until evenly combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1011 kcal 51% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 56.2g 72% DV
Carbs 138.6g 50% DV
Fiber 15.6g 56% DV
Sugar 27.1g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 320.8mg 14% DV
Potassium 874mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 145.3mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 30.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Calcium 320.8mg 25% DV
Iron 6.7mg 37% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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