This was originally submitted to us as a carob birthday cake, though we are posting it as a chocolate valentine's day cake. Either way and for any occasion it is divine.

Is there ever an occasion when chocolate cake isn't appropriate? We think not!

To make this cake using carob instead of chocolate simply substitute carob chips and carob powder for the chocolate.

Cake Ingredients:

1 c. whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 c. grain sweetened chocolate chips, melted
12 oz. firm silken tofu, cut in large chunks
1 c. cocoa powder
3/4 c. agave nectar
1 T vanilla

Frosting Ingredients:

3/4 c.melted grain sweetened chocolate chips, melted
1/4 c. agave nectar
1 T vegan margarine
1 T coconut oil
6 oz. firm silken tofu
1/2 c. cocoa powder
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
chocolate or vanilla almond milk(optional)

Frosting Directions:

Melt chocolate chips
Place chocolate, agave nectar, margarine, coconut oil, and tofu
With mixer on high, beat until smooth and creamy
Beat in cocoa powder gradually until you reach desired stiffness (a layer cake requires a stiff icing that won't run down the sides of the cake)
With a mixing spoon stir in coconut flakes
If icing is too stiff stir in almond milk one T at a time until you reach desired stiffness
Chill frosting in the fridge while you prepare cake
Use to ice completely cooled cake
Enjoy!

Cake Directions:

Prepare frosting and chill in fridge until cake is baked and cooled
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees & oil cake pans
Melt chocolate chips according to package instructions and set aside
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and set aside
Place melted chocolate, tofu, cocoa powder, agave nectar and vanilla in a food processor and process until smooth
Pour chocolate mixture into flour and mix into a stiff batter
Spread evenly in pans (an oiled spatula can help in this endeavor)
8" rounds bake for 20-25 minutes, 9"x12" sheet cake bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean
Remove from pans and cool on racks
When cakes are completely cooled, frost and enjoy!

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