How do you make chocolate cake from scratch?

Here's a basic recipe to make a delicious chocolate cake from scratch:

Ingredients:

* 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

* 2 cups sugar

* 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

* 2 eggs

* 1 cup milk

* 1/2 cup vegetable oil

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1 cup boiling water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Pour half a cup of boiling water into the batter. Stir until combined and then add the remaining half cup of boiling water. Stir until the batter is smooth.

6. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes before turning them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, you can frost them with your favorite chocolate frosting or simply dust them with powdered sugar.

Enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!