Classic Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs, at room temperature

• 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup boiling water

Instructions:

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

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

3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.

5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

8. Once cooled, frost the cake layers with velvety chocolate frosting and assemble the cake. Enjoy!