Ultimate Chocolate Cake

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.

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

Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Then, gradually stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).

Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool the Cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is creamy and smooth.

Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes have cooled, spread a layer of frosting over one cake, then place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Serve & Enjoy: Slice and enjoy your Ultimate Chocolate Cake!

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