Ingredients:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

 

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

 

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

 

Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.

 

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.

 

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

 

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

 

Optional Frosting:

 

For a simple chocolate frosting, you can mix together:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Beat these ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost and enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!

Feel free to customize the recipe according to your preferences, and don't hesitate to add nuts, chocolate chips, or other toppings if you like.

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