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, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

Combine Wet Ingredients

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

Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined.

Add Boiling Water

Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Pour Batter into Pans

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Bake the Cakes

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool the Cakes

Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting

In a medium bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Add Vanilla

Stir in the vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.

Frost the Cake

Once the cakes are completely cool, 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.

Serve

Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy!