Moroccan Applesauce Cake (Crock Pot)

mersaydees's Note:

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.”

• Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 cake

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup dates, chopped or 3/4 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Prepare a 2-quart pudding mold or 2-pound coffee can by greasing and flouring. Set aside.
2. In bowl of electric mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
3. In small bowl combine applesauce and soda; stir in to mixer bowl.
4. Mix flour, cinnamon and salt together. Add to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth.
5. Mix in chocolate bits, dates (or raisins) and walnuts.
6. 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 (300°F) 3 to 3 ½ hours, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.