Carob Whole Wheat Oat Cake

This is a verry good substitute for chocolate cake, much more healthy for you to. Carob powder has gotten very hard to find. I found some at a local health food store.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 3⁄4 cup  oat bran
• 1⁄4 cup carob powder
• 2  tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  apple juice
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Oil 8 inch baking pan.
3. Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
4. Blend all wet ingredients in a blender.
5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well.
6. Pour into oiled pan.
7. Bake 40 minutes.
8. Allow to cool.
9. Serve and enjoy.