- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare 2 9-inch cake pans
- In stand mixer bowl fixed with paddle attachment, add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder. Combine well.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture. Mix on medium speed until combined. Reduce speed and add boiling water. Beat on high for 1 minute to add air.
- Distribute between 2 cake pans evenly. Bake 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes, remove from pan and cool completely. Then frost.