Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 2 cups
• granulated sugar - 2 cups
• unsweetened 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
• unsalted butter - 1 cup
• powdered sugar - 3 ½ cups
• heavy cream - ½ cup
• chocolate chips - 1 cup

Instructions

1. 1.

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

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

   Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

4. 4.

   Carefully stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).

5. 5.

   Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

6. 6.

   Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

7. 7.

   For the frosting, melt the chocolate chips and set aside to cool slightly.

8. 8.

   In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating until smooth.

9. 9.

   Mix in the melted chocolate until well combined.

10. 10.

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.

11. 11.

    Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

12. 12.

    Decorate as desired and serve.