Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cake Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Oven and Pans

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Mix Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. 4

   Combine and Add Water

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

5. 5

   Bake

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool the Cakes

   Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Prepare the Frosting

   In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Mix in the cocoa powder, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk, beating until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.

8. 8

   Frost the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting on the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.