Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the chocolate frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk (or more if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture gradually, mixing well. Carefully stir in the boiling water to make the batter smooth and liquid.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well. Add vanilla and milk, beating until fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly. Decorate as desired!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- You can add chocolate shavings or sprinkles as decoration for an extra touch.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
