Baking Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
• In another bowl, cream unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
• Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just blended.
• Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.