Two-layer chocolate cake with a light cocoa batter.

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and line two 7 inch layers.
3. Cream sugar and butter until white and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla essence.
6. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt together.
7. Sift into creamed sugar and butter mixture alternately with milk.
8. Beat for 1 min.
9. Pour into layer pans and bake 30–35 mins.