The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe {Ever}

prepPreheat oven to 350°F / 175°C
prepPrepare two 9-inch cake pans: spray with baking spray, butter and lightly flour, or brush with homemade chocolate pan release
2 cups / 240 g all-purpose flour (spoon + level)	Whisk dry ingredients together	Add milk, oil, eggs & vanilla, mix well	Carefully add boiling water, mix well	Distribute between pans, bake 350°F / 175°C, 30–35 min	Cool in pans 10 min, turn out, cool completely
2 cups / 400 g sugar
3/4 cup / 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon espresso powder (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup / 240 ml milk (or buttermilk, almond, or coconut milk)
1/2 cup / 120 ml vegetable oil (or canola oil, or melted coconut oil)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup / 240 ml boiling water

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