Banana-Applesauce Cake

Here's the recipe I used to make Jed's birthday cake. It is so yummy, you'll want to make it every day!

Banana-Applesauce Cake
1 2/3 cups white whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup mashed bananas, about 2 large
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. canola oil
1/2 cup (scant) applesauce
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

In sifter or small bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. In large bowl, blend bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat in oil, applesauce and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Add in flour mixture a little at a time, stirring between to mix well. Stir in chocolate chips, if desired. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes for cake or 15-20 minutes for muffins. Makes 1 9x13 cake or 18 muffins.