How to bake a 2 layer chocolate cake for beginners

Simple step by step instructions on how to bake a 2 layer chocolate cake for those of you who have just started or would like to start baking. The complete ingredients are included.

2 cups (400 g) of granulated white sugar
1-3/4 cups (245 g) of all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (88 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/2 teaspoons (7 g) of baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons (6 g) of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (240 ml) of warm water or coffee
1 cup (240 ml) of milk
1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of corn, vegetable, safflower or canola oil
1-1⁄2 teaspoons (7.4 ml) of vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups (0.5 kg) of your choice of frosting, optional