Banana Date Nut Cake

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1/2 C warm water
1 Tbs honey
2 Tbs active dry yeast
1/3 C honey
1Tbs vanilla
1/2 C olive oil
2 C mashed ripe bananas (4)
1 1/2 C whole wheat flour
1 1/2 C OAT FLOUR or whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp sea salt
1 C chopped nuts
2 C chopped dates

Method:

1. In a SMALL bowl, stir together the first 3 ingredients to make a sponge.

2. Set aside to bubble in warm place.

3. In ANOTHER bowl, add the next three liquids and bananas, mixing well.

4. In the LAST bowl, stir together remaining ingredients.

5. When sponge is formed, pour contents of first two bowls into the last bowl.

6. Mix well briefly.

7. Spread evenly into an 8 inch X 12 inch baking dish (lightly oiled).

8. Cover and let rise in warm place 10 to 15 minutes.

9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 35O°F (180°C) and bake 30-40 minutes more.

May be frosted/iced if desired.