Carob Cake And Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
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.

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