Banana Applesauce Cake Recipe: How to Make It

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