Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk at room temperature, 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat well with an electric mixer on moderate speed. Stir in 1 cup boiling water, making it a thin batter. Place in an oblong buttered-floured pan, bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
One Bowl Chocolate Frosting ~ adapted from Joshua Trent: 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 2 2/3 cups confectioner’s sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
This covers the top of 1 oblong cake, so double if making cake into 2 round cake layers.
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