Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (220g)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300g)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water (240ml)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (480g)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (30ml)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (blue, green, and yellow for Fortnite theme)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pans.
  2. Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in boiling water until the batter is well combined (note: the batter will be thin).
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating the butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  9. Color the frosting with food coloring as desired to match Fortnite themes.
  10. Assemble: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread an even layer of frosting on top, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides.
  11. Decorate the cake with themed decorations (like figures or fondant elements) as desired.