Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a masterpiece that combines a rich chocolate cake with decadent dark and white chocolate mousse. Ideal for celebrations and special occasions, this stunning dessert is sure to impress both guests and family alike. With its elegant layers and creamy textures, it’s perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any festive gathering. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this straightforward recipe ensures that you can create a show-stopping cake that looks as delightful as it tastes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 cup hot water
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream (divided)
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 4.5 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and mix into wet ingredients before combining with the dry mixture.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely.
- For the mousse filling: Heat half of the cream with vanilla until steaming. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch until pale; gradually add hot cream while whisking. Return to heat until thickened.
- Melt dark and white chocolates separately in bowls using the custard base; fold in whipped cream into each until smooth.
- Assemble by layering chocolate cake with dark mousse then white mousse; refrigerate until set.
- Prepare ganache by heating cream then pouring over chopped milk chocolate until smooth; pour over chilled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg