✔ 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
✔ ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
✔ 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
✔ 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
✔ 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
✔ ½ teaspoon salt
✔ 2 large eggs
✔ 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or buttermilk for extra moistness)
✔ ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
✔ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
✔ 1 cup (240ml) boiling water (or hot coffee for enhanced chocolate flavor)
For the Chocolate Frosting:
✔ 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
✔ 3 ½ cups (420g) powdered sugar
✔ ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
✔ ½ teaspoon salt
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✔ ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream or milk
