Chocolate Cake Recipe

Preheat the Oven

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

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients

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

Mix Together

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Add Boiling Water

Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).

Bake the Cake

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

Cool the Cakes

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Frosting

In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter with a mixer on medium speed until creamy.

Add Cocoa and Sugar

Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth and fluffy.

Finish the Frosting

Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

Frost the Cake

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.