Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cake Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Oven and Pans

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

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.

3. 3

   Mix Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

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

5. 5

   Bake the Cakes

   Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool the Cakes

   Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Make the Frosting

   In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.

8. 8

   Frost the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.