Carob Cake And Frosting Recipe

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.