2 c sugar 
1 ¾ c flour 
¾ c cocoa powder 
1 ½ tsp baking soda 
1 ½ tsp baking powder 
1 tsp salt 
2 eggs 
1 c milk 
½ c vegetable oil 
2 tsp vanilla extract 
1 c boiling water 

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 round, 8” cake pans. In large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla, beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water {batter will be very thin}. Pour in prepared pans. 

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle of cake comes out clean.