Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
• Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into prepared pans.
• Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
• For frosting: In a saucepan, heat milk and butter over low heat until steaming. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
• Gradually beat in powdered sugar, then vanilla. Spread between cooled layers and over top of cake.