Ingredients

• 1.75 cups - maida
• 2 cups - sugar
• 3/4 cup - cocoa powder
• 1.50 tsp -baking powder
• 1.50 tsp - baking soda
• 1 tsp - salt
• 1 cup - milk
• 1/2 cup - vegetable oil
• 2 tsp - vanilla extract
• 2 -eggs
• 1 cup - boiling water
• Chocolate frosting:
• 1/2 cup - butter (113 g or 1 stick)
• 2/3 cup - cocoa powder
• 3 cups - powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup - milk
• 1 tsp - vanilla

How to Make Cake Marathon

• Pre heat the oven to 350 Degree F/ 180 degree C.
• Grease and flour two 9 inch round baking pans.
• Mix together the dry ingredients (sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt) in a large bowl.
• Add the liquid ingredients (eggs, milk, oil and vanilla) to it.
• Beat on medium speed in a mixer for 2 minutes or beat well with a whisk for 5-8 minutes.
• Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be very thin. Pour it evenly into the prepared pans.
• Bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
• Test with a wooden skewer. If the skewer comes out clean, the cake is done.
• Chocolate Frosting
• Melt butter, stir in the cocoa.
• Add powdered sugar and milk alternatively, beating to a spreading consistency.
• Stir in vanilla. Add more milk, in tea spoonful, if needed.
• Recipe courtesy: My Kitchen Trials