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Flourless, Sugar-Free Carob Cake with Fudge Frosting (Paleo)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 cake + 1 batch of frosting
Calories 499kcal

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • ¼ c. carob powder
  • t. baking powder
  • dash sea salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 T. applesauce
  • 1 T. oil I like grapeseed
  • splash vanilla extract
  • water or milk if needed to bring batter together
  • FROSTING:
  • ½ c. cocoa powder
  • ¼ c. coconut oil melted
  • 3-4 T. maple syrup
  • dash sea salt
  • ½ t. vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • For the cake, mix the dry ingredient (carob, baking powder, salt) in a small bowl.
  • Mix the wet ingredients (egg, applesauce, oil, vanilla) in a separate small bowl.
  • Mix everything together, adding a bit of milk or water if needed (I didn't need any).
  • Pour the batter into a small, well-oiled ramekin.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool and frost.
  • For the frosting, mix all of the ingredients together until smooth (please see the video below).

Notes

Nutrition facts are just for the cake and are based on using 56 grams (1/4 cup) of carob powder and grapeseed oil. WW points (new system): 14

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.2g | Protein: 10.1g | Fat: 35.5g | Saturated Fat: 18.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16.6g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 357mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 21.2g