Dairy FREE frosting and cake:
1/4 cup dairy free/soy free margarine, softened
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons water
With electric mixer on high, beat margarine until fluffy. Beat in cocoa powder and vanilla on low. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, alternating with water, until desired thickness is achieved. If a thinner frosting is desired, increase water. If a thicker one is desired, decrease water.
and my fav non dairy carrot cake recipe
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup coarsley shredded carrots
3/4 cup water 1/3 cup corn oil 1 tsp vanilla
Heat oven 350 dregrees. Mix dry ingredients together. Add carrots and stir until thoroughly blended. Then add remaining ingredients and stir to blend. Pour into an ungreased 8 or 9 inch baking pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.