Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water (with 1 tsp instant coffee mixed in)
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ cup heavy cream (plus more if needed)