Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans
– Parchment paper (optional)
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first: preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure to grease and flour your baking pan(s), or use parchment paper for easy removal. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together—flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then, in a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Once combined, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until everything is just mixed. The batter will be somewhat thick. Here’s my secret: add the boiling water last—this is what makes the cake so irresistibly moist! Just stir gently until it’s fully combined. (See the next page below to continue steps…)