The Ultimate Carob Cake Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Carob Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for cake; 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup carob powder (I swear by Chatfield brand); 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 1 cup boiling water, with; 2 teaspoons instant coffee; for icing; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

for cake
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup carob powder (I swear by Chatfield brand)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 cup boiling water, with
2 teaspoons instant coffee
for icing
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

1
For cake:
2
Put oven on to 350u00b0. Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
3
In a large bowl, mix together first five (dry) ingredients. Make well in bowl for wet ingredients.
4
In a separate medium bowl, mix together oil, milk and eggs. Pour into the well in dry ingredients.
5
As you begin to beat the batter, add the cup of hot coffee. Beat until well mixed then for two minutes on high.
6
Pour into prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick placed in center comes out dry.
7
Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and continue to cool on racks until completely cooled. Finish by icing with Buttercream that follows:
8
For Icing:
9
Cream butter and shortening with mixer. Add vanilla extract.
10
Gradually add confectioners' sugar while continually beating with mixer. Icing will seem dry.
11
Add milk continually, mixing and scraping sides of bowl, until icing appears light and right consistancy for icing cake.
12
Cover until you are ready to icing.

2498

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

351

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for cake, 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Carob Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

The Ultimate Carob Cake

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