Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ripe CA avocado (mashed until very smooth)
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 14 Tbs butter
  • 4 Tbs cocoa powder
  • 6 Tbs milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pound powdered sugar (Minus 1/2 cup)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
  • Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, mashed avocado, vanilla, and buttermilk. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add sugar into the wet mix, and whisk until smooth.
  • Add water and whisk again.
  • Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour cake batter into a greased sheet pan. I
  • I use Nordic Ware Baking Sheet because they don't rust, they bake evenly, and they are made in the USA.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until center is baked through.
  • Meanwhile, make frosting (instructions below)
  • Let the cake cool in pan for 15 - 20 minutes on a cooling rack.
  • Pour frosting over, and use a spatula to even it out.
  • Let the frosting set, then cut and enjoy!