Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of boiling water
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt).
- In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract).
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth (the batter will be thin).
- 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.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!