Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.

Step 2

Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.

Step 3

Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.

Step 5

Bake 30 to 35 minutes

Step 6

Grease 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Frost.

Step 7

Line cupcake pan with paper liners and fill 2/3 full with batter. Bake cupcakes for 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely completely before frosting. Makes 24-30 cupcakes

Step 8

Combine butter and cocoa powder.

Step 9

Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.

Step 10

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