<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi Listmates! I watched with interest the debate over the ingredients of this cake, and although I was not sure of the outcome, decided to try my hand at making it. I had to substitute carob for the chocolate (allergic to that too) and frosted it with a carob butter frosting. It indeed was heavenly! It was the first time in two years that I had had anything even close to a piece of cake, let alone chocolate cake! Now I won't have to feel deprived when my birthday comes around and can make myself one of these.In fact, my leftover portion will go in to the office tomorrow to share with my employees. My thanks to the original posters of this recipe. Howie, AZ