Carob Cake And Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 1 banana, mashed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup carob powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 cup dry milk powder
• 1/4 cup carob powder
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• 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.