1 2/3 c. all purpose flour
1 c. firmly brown sugar
1/4 c. carob powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. water
1/3 c. pure vegetable oil
1 tsp. white distilled vinegar
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla
Powdered sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl mix the flour, brown sugar, carob, baking soda, and salt with a fork. Stir in the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla; mix together thoroughly. Pour into an ungreased 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until an uncolored toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

I have doubled this recipe to make cupcakes or a 9 x 13 x 2 inch cake or to use a special shape cake pan.