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

Preheat the Oven

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

Mix Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

Combine Wet Ingredients

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, mixing until just combined.

Combine Mixtures

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

Add Boiling Water

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

Bake the Cakes

Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cool the Cakes

In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powder and softened butter. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.

Prepare the Frosting

Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk to the cocoa mixture, beating until smooth and creamy.

Add Sugar and Milk

Mix in the vanilla extract to the frosting and beat until fully incorporated.

Add Vanilla

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

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