Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Carefully stir in boiling water; the batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost as desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Customize the cake by using melted butter instead of vegetable oil or adding chocolate chips.
