Deep Dark Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round baking pans or 1 (13 x 9 x 2-inch) pan.
3. 3
   In large mixer bowl, combine dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla.
5. 5
   Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from mixer; stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
7. 7
   Pour into prepared pans.
8. 8
   Bake 30 to 35 minutes for round pans (35 to 40 minutes for rectangular pans or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean).
9. 9
   Cool 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from pans to wire rack.
11. 11
    Cool completely.
12. 12
    Frost with 1 bowl buttercream frosting.
13. 13
    Makes 8 to 10 servings.