Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
5. Slowly stir in hot water until the batter is well combined.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
9. Decorate with chocolate frosting and serve.