lemon basil glazed mash potato & date bundt cake

Ingredients

• CAKE
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 1/2 cup pre-creamed shortening
• 2 - eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest, grated
• 1 3/4 cups cinnamon applesauce
• 1 1/2 cups mash potato or mash potato flakes
• 1 tablespoon dark molasses or honey
• 1 cup dates, chopped, tossed in powdered sugar or flour
• GLAZE
• 3/4 cup water
• 4-5 - fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 - lemon
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar