Moist Chocolate Cake

YIELD: 3 to 5 servings
TOTAL TIME: 40-45 mins
INGREDIENTS:
For the batter:
Sugar 2 cups
Flour 1 3/4 cups
Cocoa 3/4 cup
Baking Soda 1 1/2 tsp
Baking Powder 1 1/2 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
2 eggs
Milk 1 cup
Oil 1/2 cup
Vanilla Extract 2 tsp
Boiling Water 1 cup
For the icing: (Optional)
Butter 1 cup
Cocoa 1 1/2 cup
Powdered Sugar 2 cups
Milk 2/3 cup
Vanilla Extract 1 tsp
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 360F / 180C. Grease and flour two 9-in baking pans and set aside.
In the large bowl of a standing mixer, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. You can also use a blender.
Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth for about 3 minutes.
Stir in boiling water.
Make sure the batter is runny and pour it evenly between the two pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes, to check whether its done, insert a tooth pick in the centre and make sure it comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs attached to it.
Let it cool for about 10 minutes before removing from pans.
In the meantime, prepare a chocolate buttercream frosting.
Use a standing mixer to beat the butter until fluffy.
Add in cocoa, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Cut each cake horizontally. Smear the frosting evenly taking 2 -3 heaped tbsp over the first layer of cake and cover with second layer. Continue the process with remaining layers of cake and buttercream frosting Spread buttercream frosting evenly with a spatula all over the cake.
Enjoy!
