Rich Chocolate Banana Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Rich Chocolate Banana Cake

Recipe By : Carol <sanjose@use.pipeline.com>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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CAKE
6 oz. sweet cooking chocolate
3/4 c. margarine or butter
4 eggs, separated
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. ground pecans
1/2 c. mashed banana (about 1 med.)
CREAMY BANANA SAUCE
1 c. mashed bananas (about 2 med.)
1/4 c. whipping cream
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pecan halves, toasted

Preparation :
Makes 12 servings. This chocolate cake includes bananas
both in the cake and creamy sauce. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
To prepare cake, grease and flour 8 x 2 1/2 inch springform pan.
Heat chocolate and margarine in 1-1/2 quart saucepan until melted.
Cool 5 minutes. Beat egg whites and salt in medium bowl
on high speed until stiff but not dry. Beat egg yolks and
sugar on medium speed until lemon colored. Stir into
chocolate. Stir in ground pecans and banana. Gradually fold
chocolate mixture into egg whites. Pour into pan. Bake until top
is dry and knife inserted in center comes out slightly wet, 40 to 45
minutes. (Do not overbake). Cool completely. Remove from pan.
To prepare sauce, beat together bananas, cream, powdered sugar and
cinnamon until well blended. Serve cake with sauce, garnished with
pecan halves.







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