This low-fat spice cake is sure to be a family favorite. Frost with a maple or cream cheese frosting. Add 4 tablespoons of cocoa if chocolate cake is desired.

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups cooked, pureed pinto beans
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 2 cups diced apples
• 1/2 cup nuts
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3/4 cup raisins

Preparation

1. Preheat oven at 375 degrees.
2. In a blender cream butter or margarine and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Blend in pureed beans.
3. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture, blending well. Fold in apples, raisins, nuts & vanilla. Pour into buttered 9×13 inch pan.
4. Bake in oven, 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tests done. Frost as desired