1 tbsp. butter
2 c. granulated sugar
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
plus extra for dusting
3/4 c. cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 c. reduced-fat milk
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. hot water or hot coffee
Two nine-inch round baking pans
A large mixing bowl
A wooden spoon
A hand mixer
A toothpick
fork
or knife
A cooling rack