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, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, 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 2 minutes.

Incorporate Boiling Water

Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.

Bake the Cake

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

Cool the Cakes

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

Make the Frosting

In a medium bowl, mix the cocoa powder and softened butter together until smooth.

Add Sugar and Milk

Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, beating until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable. Add vanilla extract and mix well.

Frost the Cake

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