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This takes a little time to make and you have to be very careful but it is certainly worth the extra effort. - Recipe submitted by Stephen Webb.

Banana Nut Torte

9 large egg whites
3/8 tablespoon cream of tarter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups grahmn cracker crumbs
1 cup chopped pecans
4 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 pint frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed for accompaniment

1. Preheat oven to 325°F(160°C).
2. Beat egg whites and creme of tarter until peaks form.
3. Combine sugars, gradually add to egg white mixture, with extracts, blend in for about 30 seconds.
4. Mix the crumbs and pecan together. Fold in egg white mixture then pour in a well greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
5. Bake for about 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool and top with bananas and whipped topping.

Makes 12 servings.