- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Add Boiling Water:
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing well. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Pour into Pans:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- Cream Butter and Cocoa:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cocoa powder.
- Add Sugar and Milk:
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, alternating between the two. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add Vanilla and Salt:
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix until well incorporated.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
- Decorate (Optional):
- Decorate the cake with additional toppings like chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or berries if desired.
- Slice and Serve:
- Slice and serve your delicious homemade chocolate cake!
This classic chocolate cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you’re craving a rich and decadent treat. Enjoy!