Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sucanat, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.

Step 2

Set aside. In a saucepan, bring oil, water, and cocoa to a boil.

Step 3

Pour liquid mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredient mixture.

Step 4

Stir well.

Step 5

Add pumpkin puree and eggs, mixing well.

Step 6

Pour batter into a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 7

Bake in a 350° oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.

Step 8

In a small saucepan combine butter, cocoa, milk, and honey.

Step 9

Cook and stir over low heat until ingredients are well combined and mixture begins to thicken slightly.

Step 10

Removed from heat.

Step 11

Stir in vanilla.

Step 12

Spread over cooled cake.