i/4 cup butter
1 1/3 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup applesauce or other non-fat evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped almonds
1 cup chopped dates
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl or bowl ziplic, beat butter, sugar, shortening, applesauce and applesauce. Beat until well blended. Mix in evaporated milk, poppy seeds, almonds and dates. Shape mixture into a 4 inch square shape. (This makes a baby cake or human-shaped smaller). Let cool completely or refrigerate at room temperature. Crochet 2 to 3 Iadella, 1 repeat filling within one hour of when opening the package. Store in a cool dry place.