Preheat oven to 350 C. Prepare two 9 inch cake pans , make sure lined with baking paper
Add flour, sugar, cocoa ,baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl. Whisk together then add liquids. milk , eggs and mix well.
Add hot water to cake batter until well combined.
Distribute cake batter evenly between the 2 prepared cake pans. bake for 30 -35 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.