Making the Cake
Preheat the Oven
- Set oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until fully blended.
Bring the Batter Together
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture.
- Slowly pour in hot water, stirring until the batter is smooth and thin.
Bake
- Evenly divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes.
- Turn out onto wire racks and cool completely.
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