A delicious cake flavored with carob and sweetened with honey! Carob has an unusual flavor that can be addicting when you get used to it!
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 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)
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- 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
PREPARATION:
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.