Cat in the Hat Banana Cake

Yield: 50 (2 1/4 x 2 1/2 inch) pieces

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup egg whites, frozen
• 6 1/4 ounces vegetable oil
• 1 pound 10 1/2 ounces granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon + 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons miniature chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon instant powdered milk
• 1 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon water
• 2 pounds + 3 ounces all-purpose enriched flour
• 2 3/4 pounds bananas, mashed

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease or spray with nonstick coating spray an 18 x 26 x 2 inch baking pan.
2. Blend mashed bananas, sugar, shortening and egg whites for 1 minute. Gradually add water until blended. Do not over-mix or batter will be lumpy.
3. Combine flour, dry milk, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and blend until the dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Pour into the prepared baking pan..
5. Bake until browned for 35 to 45 minutes, or in a convection oven at 300 degrees F for 25 to 35 minutes. Cake is done when a wooden pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.