Chocolate Cake Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cake Batter

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

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

5. 5

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

6. 6

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

7. 7

   Prepare the Frosting

   In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

10. 10

    Assemble the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate.

11. 11

    Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top of the frosting.

12. 12

    Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Slice and serve!