Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
• Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting before serving.