Colombian Fresh Banana Cake with Sea Foam Frosting

    Calories     per serving:             Number of Servings:   8
    Fat grams    per serving:              Approx. Cook Time:
    Cholesterol  per serving:                          Marks:   E

    INGREDIENTS ------------------------------------------------------------

       1/8      tsp   baking soda
       2              eggs
       3/4      cup   COCA-COLA
       1        cup   bananas, ripe and mashed (2 or 3)
       2        tsp   lemon juice
       1/3      cup   nuts, finely chopped (optional)
                      FOR THE SEA FOAM FROSTING:
       2              egg whites
       1 1/2    cup   light brown sugar
       1/8      tsp   cream of tartar **
       1/3      cup   COCA-COLA
       1        tsp   vanilla extract
                dash  salt

    DIRECTIONS  ------------------------------------------------------------

    *  Do not use a mix with pudding added or which requires oil. ** you
    may substitute 1 tablespoon corn syrup.

    TO MAKE THE CAKE:  In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix,
    baking soda, and eggs.  Measure the Coca-Cola, stir briskly until the
    foaming stops; add to the batter.  Blend ingredients just until
    moistened, then beat at high speed of an electric mixer for 3 minutes,
    scraping the bowl often.

    In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the lemon juice; add to the
    batter. Add the chopped nuts to the batter and beat for 1 minute at
    medium speed.  Turn the batter into a well-greased, lightly floured,
    13x9x2-inch pan.

    Bake in a preheated, 350 degree F oven for about 40 minutes or until
    the cake tests done.  Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, remove cake from
    pan and turn right-side up on a rack to finish cooling.

    TO MAKE THE SEA FOAM FROSTING:  In the top of a double boiler, combine
    all the ingredients except the vanilla extract.  Beat 1 minute at high
    speed of an electric mixer.  Place over boiling water (the water
    should not touch the bottom of the top half of the double boiler.).
    Beat on high speed about 7 minutes until the frosting forms peaks when
    the mixer is raised.

    Remove from boiling water (for the smoothest frosting, empty into a
    large bowl). Add the vanilla extract and continue beating on high
    speed until thick enough to spread, about 2 minutes.  Spread on the
    sides and top of the cold banana cake.