1 1/3 c. all purpose flour
27 packets Equal table-top sweetener, sweetened with Nutra-Sweet brand sweetener
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. grated carrot, about 1 medium
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. drained, crushed pineapple
2 eggs
1/4 c. chopped nuts

APRICOT SAUCE:

8 packets Equal table-top sweetener, sweetened with Nutra-Sweet brand sweetener
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. apricot nectar
2-3 drops lemon juice

Mix flour, Equal, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir in remaining ingredients until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into tube pan. Let set for 10 minutes. Microwave uncovered on medium high (70%) 5 minutes or until toothpick inserted off center comes out clean. If toothpick is not clean, microwave about 1 minute longer. (Parts of cake will appear moist but will continue to cook while standing.) Let stand a few minutes; remove to rack.

Combine Equal and cornstarch in 2 cup glass measure. stir in apricot nectar and lemon juice. Microwave on high (100%) 2-3 minutes or until mixture is thick and clear, stirring once. Let stand 5 minutes. Spread over cooled bread.

Diabetic exchange 1/2 fruit, 1 starch, 1 fat. Yields 16 servings (1 bread). About calories 115.