Layered Chocolate Delight Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake: 

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup dark cocoa powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1 cup milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water

For the Frosting:

Use your favorite chocolate frosting recipe or a store-bought option.

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add Wet Ingredients:
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.

4. Incorporate Boiling Water:
Gradually stir in the boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin—this is normal!

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

6. Cool:
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Assemble the Cake:
Once completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting on top.

8. Add the Second Layer:
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides until fully covered.

9. Chill:
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing to help the layers set.

10. Serve and Enjoy:
Slice and indulge in this decadent chocolate treat!