Midnight Fudge Cake

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk (whole or buttermilk for extra richness)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: 1 cup boiling water (for a lighter texture)