Preheat oven to 350°F

Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans. Mix ingredients together in a large bowl. Make sure water is boiling; batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Frost as desired. you can use any pan you want. I used 8-9 inch pans.. I used a bunt pan too and u just need to add 20 more minutes to the timer.

.FOR THE FROSTING:::: Cream butter for a few minutes in a mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed. Turn off the mixer. Sift 3 cups powdered sugar and cocoa into the mixing bowl. Turn your mixer on the lowest speed (so the dry ingredients do not blow everywhere) until the sugar and cocoa are absorbed by the butter. Increase mixer speed to medium and add vanilla extract, salt, and milk/cream and beat for 3 minutes. If your frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add a little more sugar. If your frosting needs to be thinned out, add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time.