Chocolate Cake For Birthday

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add boiling water to the batter, mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
2. Sift in cocoa powder and add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
3. Beat the frosting on low speed until the ingredients are combined, then increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Assembly:

1. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one cake layer with a generous amount of chocolate frosting.
2. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake, covering the top and sides with the chocolate frosting.
3. Optionally, decorate the cake with additional toppings like chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
4. Slice and serve this delicious homemade chocolate cake.

Enjoy this classic chocolate cake that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!