- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, then stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake 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.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the chocolate frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the heavy cream or milk, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat the frosting on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer with a generous amount of chocolate frosting. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate the cake as desired, then slice and serve.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate cake! It’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you’re in need of a sweet treat.
