Justin 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, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.

Add Wet Ingredients

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well blended.

Incorporate Boiling Water

Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter (the batter will be thin).

Bake the Cakes

Pour the batter evenly into 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 allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting

In a medium bowl, sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Set aside.

Cream the Butter

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.

Combine Ingredients

Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar mixture to the butter, alternating with the milk, and beat until smooth and fluffy.

Add Vanilla

Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

Frost the Cakes

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.