Cake Ingredients
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (at room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 2 tbsp baking soda
- ½ tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- ½ cup sour cream
Frosting Ingredients
- Chocolate buttercream (enough to frost and layer the cake)
Required Kitchen Tools
When baking the Anne of Cleves Cake, having the right tools will make your experience smoother and far more enjoyable. Here’s what I always keep on hand:
- Mixing Bowls – A couple of large mixing bowls for combining dry and wet ingredients separately.
- Hand or Stand Mixer – To cream the butter, sugar, and cocoa for a light and airy texture.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons – Precision is key to getting the perfect balance of flavors.
- Whisk & Spatula – A whisk for incorporating air and a spatula for folding mixtures together.
- Round Cake Pans – Two 8-inch pans work perfectly for this recipe.
- Parchment Paper – To line the pans and ensure easy release of the cake layers.
- Cooling Rack – Essential for letting your cakes cool evenly before frosting.
With these tools at the ready, baking this cake becomes a stress-free and enjoyable process.
