Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 1 ¾ cups
• granulated sugar - 2 cups
• cocoa powder - ¾ cup
• baking powder - 1 ½ teaspoons
• baking soda - 1 ½ teaspoons
• salt - 1 teaspoon
• eggs - 2 large
• whole milk - 1 cup
• vegetable oil - ½ cup
• vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons
• boiling water - 1 cup

Instructions

1. 1.

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

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

   Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

4. 4.

   Carefully stir in the boiling water until well combined; the batter will be thin.

5. 5.

   Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

6. 6.

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

7. 7.

   Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

8. 8.

   Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and enjoy!