Chocolate Layer Cake for #SundaySupper

Name: Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs (at room temperature); 1 cup buttermilk (at room temperature); 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup hot coffee; 1/2 cup boiling water; 3/4 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 7 cups sifted powdered sugar

October 14, 2012 By Renee 89 Comments

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There are times we all need some comfort. Stressful, busy, sad, or anxious days are made a little better with certain foods. Which foods? It is different for every single person. I go for just about any food in general when I need a little comfort. Food itself is comforting to me. I head directly towards chocolate when I need a lot of comfort. My ultimate choice is a chocolate layer cake. Rich, moist, and with a thick dose of creamy frosting.

The important part to me is the frosting. I have said before, cake is only there to hold up the frosting. Granted I do bake and enjoy cakes without frosting, usually a bundt or ones baked in a tube pan. However, if they were all lined up on a dessert bar I would choose the ones with frosting first. This chocolate layer cake has oodles of frosting. The recipe makes enough that even I had some leftover. I may or may not have kept the extra and ate it all by itself. Ahem.

The Sunday Supper team is sharing their favorite comfort food. The recipes span from savory to sweet, breakfast to dessert, and a whole lot in between:

Comfort Food | Soups

Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup by Damn Delicious
Loaded Baked Potato Soup by Supper for a Steal
Kalbi Tang or Korean Short Rib Soup by Kimchi MOM
Korean mandoo (dumpling) soup by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
Chicken Noodle Soup by My Catholic Kitchen
Thai’d up chicken noodle soup by I Run For Wine
Ditalini Italian Soup by Mangiamo!
Spicy Black Bean Soup by Mama’s Blissful Bites
Chicken Chowder by Pippis in the Kitchen Again

Comfort Food | Main Dish

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits by Big Bears Wife
Comforting Down-Home Shrimp and Grits by The Weekend Gourmet
Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini Bake by The Meltaways
Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese by Flour on My Face
Lasagna Roll Ups by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Green Plantain Hash by Basic n Delicious
Venison Chili by The Messy Baker Blog
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells by That Skinny Chick can Bake
Winter Chicken Stew by Mrs. Mama Hen
Quinoa, Spinach, and Kale Lasagna by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Baked Oysters and Apples by Pescetarian Journal
Individual Chicken Pot Pies by Noshing With The Nolands
Kaesespaetzle {Baked Cheese Spaetzle} by Galactosemia in PDX
Jalapeno and Bacon Mac N’ Cheese by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Quiche aux Champignons {Mushroom Quiche} by An Appealing Plan
Mini Mac n Cheese Cups with Pork Shoulder Ragù by Hip Foodie Mom
Chicken a la King by Girlichef
Creamy Chicken & Dumplings by La Cocina de Leslie
Spaghetti Squash Gratins by She likes ruffles, he likes truffles
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas by Home Cooking Memories
Savory Slow-Cooked Pork Stew by Daddy Knows Less
Chicken Roasted with White Wine and Garlic by Webicurean
Shepherd’s Pie by Small Wallet Big Appetite
One Skillet Pumpkin Lasagna by The Realistic Nutritionist
Chicken “Pot Pie” by Diabetic Foodie
Gluten Free Cornish Pasty by Maroc Mama
Warm Oven Baked Samosas Stuffed With Sweet Potato & Peas by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Caramelized Onion-Challah Stuffing Muffins by Comfy Cuisine
Comforting Mashed Potatoes by Momma’s Meals
Chunky Chili Beans by Mama Mommy Mom
Rustic Cauliflower and Tomato Gratin by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Feijoada Portuguese Bean Stew by Family Foodie

Comfort Food | Desserts

Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy by Juanita’s Cocina
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream by Cravings of a Lunatic
Sour Cream Pound Cake by Mom’s Test Kitchen
Chocolate Layer Cake by Magnolia Days
Cinnamon Rice Pudding by Vintage Kitchen Notes
Hot Dr. Pepper with Lemon by Kwisten’s Favorites
Smores Hot Cocoa by Chocolate Moosey
Sweet Red Bean Pie by What Smells So Good
Pistachio Cake Cookies by The Cookie A Day Challenge
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake by No One Likes Crumbly Cookies
Dark Chocolate Caramel Brownies by Daily Dish Recipes
Nutella Shortbread Bars by Baker Street

Pairing Wine with Sunday Supper Comfort Food Favorites! by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

We are thrilled to have Lee Woodruff joining us for this event. Lee is an author, contributor to CBS Good Morning, wife, mother, and one who has been through some tough times. Her husband, Bob, was critically injured while reporting in Iraq in 2006. You can read about it in her book, In an Instant. She also has two other books, Perfectly Imperfect and the recently released Those We Love Most.

Lee will be tweeting with us in the #SundaySupper chat. Set your reminder and join in today (Sunday, October 14th) at 7pm Eastern Time. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and be sure to include it in your tweets during the chat. Take a look at the #SundaySupper Pinterest board for even more food photos and recipes.

What is your ultimate comfort food? Do you find yourself craving it during a tough time or is it seasonal? So interesting how food plays a greater part in our lives than only for eating. Family dinners, celebrations, fun times, sad times, and so much more is highlighted with food. The wonderful memories held in a taste or smell can be unleashed and give us comfort when we need it.