Mother'S Applesauce Date Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. or 1 small can applesauce
1 Tbsp. soda
pinch of salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
1 c. dates, chopped fine
1 c. nuts

Preparation

Blend margarine, sugar and egg.
Blend dry ingredients.
Add egg mixture, applesauce, vanilla and dates to dry mixture.
Put in 9 x 13-inch pan and top with chopped nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.
Can be used as a coffee cake or as a dessert with whipped cream.