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Chocolate Layer Cake for #SundaySupper

October 14, 2012 By Renee 89 Comments

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Chocolate Layer Cake

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.

A slice of Chocolate Layer Cake

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.

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Chocolate Layer Cake

A recipe for a chocolate layer cake with moist chocolate layers and a creamy chocolate frosting.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Renee

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 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

For the frosting:

  • 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

Instructions

For the cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch cake pans. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper and then flour the pans.
  2. In a large bowl, add sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed of an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in hot coffee and boiling water. The batter will be thin. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

For the frosting:

  1. In a medium saucepan, add the butter, cocoa, and milk. Cook over low heat until butter melts, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat. Add salt, vanilla, and powdered sugar to the pan. Beat on high speed of an electric mixer until of spreading consistency. (Frosting will thicken as it cools). Add additional warm milk if necessary.

For the cake:

  1. Spread frosting on top of each layer and on the sides of the cake. Slice and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You may have extra frosting as this recipe makes a big batch. Store any leftover frosting in the refrigerate for up to 1 week. Bring frosting to room temperature to use.

Cake recipe adapted from Hershey’s and That Skinny Chick Can Bake. Frosting adapted from Southern Living 1986 Annual Recipes

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Comments

  1. Baker Street says

    October 14, 2012 at 3:10 am

    “Rich, moist, and with a thick dose of creamy frosting” – Who could resist? I imagine baking this much be just as fun as eating it! Absolutely delicious, Renee.

    Reply
  2. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    October 14, 2012 at 3:26 am

    Oh dear, Renee! This chocolate cake looks absolutely amazing! Now, I will go to bed dreaming of this chocolate cake! 🙂

    I would seriously eat chocolate cake everyday, with every meal/3x a day . . if that was socially acceptable and healthy for me 😛 I love it so much! Rich, moist, and with a thick dose of creamy frosting? Sounds delish! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!

    Reply
  3. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    October 14, 2012 at 5:54 am

    It´s hard to beat the comfort of an all chocolate cake. And this one is perfectly cut and frosted Renee! Wonderful for today!

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    October 14, 2012 at 8:32 am

    YUM!!! I think you know this is a family favorite! I will definitely try your version/tweaks…simply gorgeous!

    Reply
  5. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    October 14, 2012 at 8:48 am

    What a STUNNING cake!!!

    Reply
  6. Heather @girlichef says

    October 14, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Oh my gosh – that is a gorgeous cake. I love the temptingly fat layers of frosting that envelope that chocolatey cake. Just beautiful. And totally comforting.

    Reply
  7. Martin D. Redmond says

    October 14, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Ha! I love your “how about a little cake to go with that frosting” philosophy;-) I do the same thing with syrup on pancakes! Awesome post! It’s o-dark thiry here in California and your’ve got me craving a piece of this cake already!

    Reply
  8. Jen @ Juanita's Cocina says

    October 14, 2012 at 9:55 am

    And what do you do with the extra frosting? Eat it with a spoon! 😀

    Reply
  9. Laura @ Family Spice says

    October 14, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Oh yeah, that cake would totally make me comfortable! I could not bake this cake. I would eat the whole cake. Seriously. I’d hide it from the family and keep it all to myself!

    Reply
  10. CJ at Food Stories says

    October 14, 2012 at 11:25 am

    This looks beautiful, Renee … I’m a frosting girl, too 🙂

    Reply
  11. CamMi Pham says

    October 14, 2012 at 11:48 am

    The look so good 🙂 I want to bake a cake today. will try your frosting
    Cammi @ Cammilicious.com

    Reply
  12. Wendy (TheWeekend Gourmet) says

    October 14, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Yes…it IS all about the frosting! Nothing better than a good fudge buttercream…mmmm!

    Reply
  13. The Wimpy Vegetarian says

    October 14, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Frosting is a whole separate food group on its own as far as I’m concerned. I can sit and just eat a bowl of it. This is a beautiful cake recipe – I love it!!!

    Reply
  14. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    October 14, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    There’s nothing more comforting than a luscious chocolate cake!

    Reply
  15. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says

    October 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    I agree, the frosting can make or break a cake. And you can’t the deny the comfort of a slice of perfect chocolate cake. This looks pretty perfect Renee!

    Reply
  16. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    October 14, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    I think I might live exclusively on comfort food. Is that wrong?

    This cake is just…yum. That’s the only word for it-YUM!

    Reply
  17. Alaiyo says

    October 14, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Chocolate cake is in my “Top 10” as a comfort food. This cake has my mouth watering, seriously. I love the composition for your photos as well.

    Alaiyo

    Reply
  18. Hezzi-D says

    October 14, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Your cake looks beautiful!

    Reply
  19. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    October 14, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I would TOTALLY agree that a chocolate layered cake is a perfect comfort food! And as a frosting fan, I love that you’ve got a nice layer of frosting on there!

    Reply
  20. diabeticFoodie says

    October 14, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Gorgeous! I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a more moist-looking chocolate cake.

    Reply
  21. Lane @ Supper for a Steal says

    October 14, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Omg this chocolate cake looks to die for! Save me a slice.

    Reply
  22. Momma's Meals says

    October 14, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    This looks to die for. Like I’d have it with a big ol’ glass of milk! Also looks like the chocolate cakes my mom used to make for my birthday growing up 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jane says

    October 14, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Oh…I love the Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” chocolate cake and the Hershey’s Black Magic cake. Yum!!

    Reply
  24. Megan says

    October 14, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Now THAT looks like an amazing chocolate cake! I want a piece now!

    Reply
  25. Kathia says

    October 14, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    I need a big piece right now…. PLEASE!

    Reply
  26. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    October 14, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Oh yes, my favorite cake – chocolate with more chocolate!

    Reply
  27. Tara Noland says

    October 14, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Don’t you just love chocolate cake, always looking for a good recipe too!! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  28. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    October 14, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    There is nothing better than a good old classic chocolate cake with a generous helping of chocolate frosting. This cake is gorgeous, and now I’m craving a big old hunk. Yum!

    Reply
  29. Katie says

    October 14, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    I have to agree with you: cake is great, but the frosting is what makes it, in my opinion! Yours looks absolutely delightful!

    Reply
  30. Carla says

    October 14, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    I love how this cake is simple yet decadent! When it comes to birthday cakes, we end up making plain chocolate cake, similar to this actually. Can’t go wrong!! All you’re missing are some sprinkles 😉 (ok and ice cream)

    Reply
    • Renee says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:37 pm

      I’ll have to put sprinkles on the side for those who like them…

      Reply
  31. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    October 14, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    I’m with you, Renee – chocolate cake is definitely one of my go-to comfort foods! The one exception is the frosting – I actually like eating the cake plain. Your frosting, however, sounds amazingly decadent. I wish I had a piece of your cake right now with a big frosty glass of milk!

    Reply
  32. Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes says

    October 14, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Renee this cake looks amazing. As you already know I’m a firm believer that chocolate makes all things better and is the ultimate comfort food. I love this!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  33. Kim Bee says

    October 14, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    Okay love this. Classic chocolate layer cake is so amazing. Can I just say I giggled at the thought of leftover icing. Never happens here. We’re all spooning it into our pie, er, cakeholes.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      Yep, extra frosting does not go to waste here either. All I need is a spoon.

      Reply
  34. Jennifer B says

    October 14, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    I might just have to make this for my mom! She is a chocolate cake fiend and would so much appreciate it!

    Reply
    • Renee says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:35 pm

      I’ll make it for my mom too. She already called and requested it.

      Reply
  35. Beate says

    October 14, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    That is divine! I love chocolate, and cake so good! I actually could use a big piece right now 🙂

    Reply
  36. Laura Hunter says

    October 15, 2012 at 6:08 am

    Cake is one of those things that I know will always bring a smile to my husband’s face after really stressful days. He is a cake and tea kind of guy. I sometimes think he could live off cake and tea. 🙂

    Reply
    • Renee says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:35 pm

      You should see my husband with cookies, especially peanut butter cookies.

      Reply
  37. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    October 15, 2012 at 9:23 am

    For all the fancy desserts out there, I agree that the original is the best. Chocolate cake, lots of frosting and a tall glass of milk! 🙂

    Reply
    • Renee says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:34 pm

      Yes, a tall glass of milk or a big cup of coffee. Sometimes red wine.

      Reply
  38. Stephanie Zielinski says

    October 15, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Can I have a piece of this right now???!!! This may have to be made for my son’s birthday at the end of the month.

    Reply
    • Renee says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:33 pm

      Unfortunately the cake is all gone. I suppose you will have to wait until you make it for your son’s birthday.

      Reply
  39. Crazy Kwistin says

    October 15, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Yummy! Looks delicious 🙂

    Reply
  40. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says

    October 16, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    That Chocolate cake looks fantastic! Just perfect in every way!

    Reply
  41. Sarah says

    October 17, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Amen to the frosting!! The cake looks great but the frosting? Win.

    Reply
  42. Sarah says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I completely agree with you on all levels about comfort food. The first thing I reach for when I’m sad, mad, or happy is food. I soothe myself with food and I reward myself with food. I normally go for the pasta and rice dishes but I can completely get on board with the chocolate layer cake. 🙂

    Reply
  43. Jamie says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I think a lot of us have some version of this wonderful, moist, chocolatey cake! I know I have a couple and when I need comfort I head directly to this recipe! Perfect!

    Reply
  44. Jamie (Mama.Mommy.Mom) says

    October 18, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Buttermilk… delicious! I love a good chocolate cake.

    Jamie @ http://www.mamamommymom.com

    Reply
  45. Amanda says

    October 20, 2012 at 11:25 am

    This looks delicious!

    Reply
  46. Anne P @ Webicurean says

    October 28, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    that cake looks GREAT! I don’t bake cakes often, but I think I need to correct that! Certainly my husband won’t complain, especially if chocolate is involved!

    Reply

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