Take out butter at least a half hour before starting the recipe.
Preheat oven 350 degrees F and liberally grease two 9 inch cake rounds.
In a small bowl combine cocoa and hot water, set aside.
1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup hot water
In stand mixer, cream softened butter and sugar together until creamy.
1 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter
Add eggs, sour milk and mix together, it will be a little watery.
2 eggs, 2 cups milk
Add flour, cocoa mixture, baking soda, baking powder and salt, mix until incorporated.
2 3/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pour batter into prepared cake round pans and bake for 25 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans and placing them on wire racks to cool fully.