Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cake Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

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

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Add Wet Ingredients

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

4. 4

   Add Boiling Water

   Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.

5. 5

   Bake

   Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Make the Frosting

   In a separate bowl, beat the butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Stir in vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Frost the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cool, remove from pans and frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.