Homemade Chocolate Cake

Step 1: Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Mixing the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined. This dry mixture is the foundation of your chocolate cake, providing that rich flavor and structure.
Step 3: Adding Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the mixture until smooth and well blended.
Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be quite thin — this is normal and ensures a moist cake.
Step 4: Baking the Cakes