Indulge in My Elegant Chocolate Cake Adorned with Edible

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Assorted edible flowers (e.g., pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
• Fresh mint leaves (optional)