Diabetic Cake

Ingredients

• 2 c. water and 2 c. seedless raisins or 1 pkg. dates, chopped
• 1 c. unsweetened applesauce
• 2 eggs or 1/2 pkg. Egg Beaters
• 1 Tbsp. sweetener
• 3/4 c. oil
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 c. flour (self-rising or plain, just go by the recipe)
• 1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)