Carob Cake And Frosting

Directions

Ingredients :

½ cup butter

⅔ cup honey

2 eggs

1 banana

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾ cup water

1 cup all-purpose flour

⅓ cup carob powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon sea salt

1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

¼ cup butter

⅓ cup honey

1 cup dry milk powder

¼ cup carob powder

¼ cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Methods :

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. Sift together the flour, 1/3 cup carob powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and 2/3 cup of honey until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the banana and vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the 3/4 cup water. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

To make the frosting: In a large bowl, cream 1/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup honey until smooth. Blend in the milk powder, carob powder, 1/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth and spread on cooled cake.