Chocolate Cake Recipe

Baking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Oven and Pans

   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 the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).

4. 4

   Bake the Cake

   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.

5. 5

   Cool the Cakes

   Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

6. 6

   Serve

   Once cooled, you can frost the cake with your favorite chocolate frosting or serve it plain for a gooey center treat.