Moroccan Applesauce Cake Crock Pot

This recipe is based on one from lou seibert pappas’ cookbook, extra-special crockery pot recipes. She says, “serve this unusual cake warm with scoops of coffee or chocolate ice cream.”

Steps

Prepare a 2-quart pudding mold or 2-pound coffee can by greasing and flouring.

Set aside.

In bowl of electric mixer , cream butter and sugar.

Add eggs one at a time , beating until smooth after each addition.

Beat in vanilla.

In small bowl combine applesauce and soda.

Stir in to mixer bowl.

Mix flour , cinnamon and salt together.

Add to creamed mixture.

Beat until smooth.

Mix in chocolate bits , dates and walnuts.

Turn into prepared pudding mold or coffee can.

Place in crockery pot.

Cover with 4 layers of paper towels.

Place crockery pot lid loosely on top to allow steam to escape.

Cook on high 3 to 3 hours , or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Ingredients

butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, applesauce, baking soda, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, chocolate chips, dates, walnuts