Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. Mott's applesauce
  • 6 ripe bananas
  • 4 egg whites
  • 3 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 box pitted dates, chopped
  • 1/2 jar preserves (any flavor)
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 small jar maraschino cherries, chopped

Method

  • Cream applesauce and sugar. Add beaten egg whites, one at a time, beating after each. Mix all dry ingredients together (reserve 1 cup for dredging fruits and nuts). Add to creamed mixture. Add mashed bananas, dredged fruit, preserves and nuts to the mixture. Mix well. Bake in a greased tube pan for 1 hour or longer if needed at 350°.
  • Always check after 1 hour to see if done, if not, place a piece of aluminum foil over top of pan and cook 20 to 30 minutes longer. Since this cake freezes well, it can be stored for future use.