Classic Chocolate Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

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

In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay—it helps make the cake moist.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.

Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting once the cakes are completely cool.