BANANA APPLESAUCE CAKE

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"THIS CAKE was always my mother's special treat for her six children. It's a delectable 'mountain' of cake and fruit, and very moist."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
FILLING:
2 cups sweetened applesauce
3 medium firm bananas, sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
2 egg whites
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Beat in extracts. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gently fold into batter. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Divide applesauce and spread over two cake layers. Dip bananas in lemon juice; arrange over applesauce. Stack on serving plate with plain layer on top. , For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, egg whites, water, cream of tartar and salt over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. , Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Frost sides and top of cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.