Date Bran Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Place bran, water, egg, molasses and veggie oil in a small bowl. Mix lightly and let stand at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes. (This timing is very important.)
2. 2
   Place flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, soda and dates in a mixer bowl and mix at low speed for about 1/2 minute to blend well.
3. 3
   Add the bran mixture and mix at medium speed to blend well. Do not overmix.
4. 4
   Spread evenly in a well greased 8 inch square pan and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cake is firm in the centre and draws away from the sides of the pan.
5. 5
   Cool the cake to room temperature and cut 3 x 4 into 12 equal portions.
6. 6
   Use 1 square per serving.
7. 7
   food exchange per serving- 1 bread and 1 fat.
8. 8
   low sodium diets- omit salt.
9. 9
   use low sodium baking powder.
10. 10
    low cholesterol diets- omit egg.
11. 11
    use 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute.