• ● Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• ● Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes.
• ● Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully mix in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
• ● Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
• ● Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
• ● Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Chocolate Frosting:

• ● In a medium mixing bowl, sift the cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
• In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
• ● Gradually add the sifted cocoa powder, ● powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.

Assembly:

• ● Place one of the cooled cake layers on a serving plate.
• Spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top of the cake layer.
• ● Place the second cake layer on top.
• Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining chocolate frosting.
• You can decorate the cake with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or other toppings if desired.