Ingredients :
FOR THE CAKE1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons baking powder¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 ½ teaspoons baking soda2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1 cup whole milk½ cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup boiling waterFOR THE FROSTING1 cup unsalted butter, softened5 cups powdered sugar1 ½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder½ cup whole milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract½ teaspoon salt
Préparations :
FOR THE CAKEPreheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.Boiling Water: Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.FOR THE FROSTINGButter and Cocoa: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add in the cocoa powder, beating until well combined.Add Sugar and Milk: Add the powdered sugar alternately with the milk, beating to spreading consistency. Start and end with the powdered sugar.Vanilla and Salt: Add the vanilla and salt, and beat on high for about 1 minute until light and fluffy.ASSEMBLING THE CAKELayer: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with a layer of frosting.Stack and Frost: Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.Decorate: Decorate as desired. You can add chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or other toppings of your choice.TipsEnsure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more milk. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.For extra moistness, you can brush each cake layer with a simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves) before frosting.Enjoy!