Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
If you’re on the hunt for a spectacular dessert, look no further than the Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake. This indulgent treat features layers of moist chocolate cake surrounded by rich dark and white chocolate mousses, all topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration, this cake is sure to impress your guests while satisfying every chocolate lover’s dream. With simple yet elegant ingredients, you can easily make this show-stopper ahead of time, allowing you more quality moments with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (128g) sour cream, room temperature
- ½ cup (110g) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 cup (240ml) hot water
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3.5 oz (100g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 4.5 oz (130g) white chocolate, finely chopped
- 5 oz (140g) milk chocolate, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup (80ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Add hot espresso water to enhance the chocolate flavor; mix well.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the mousse: Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; heat cream with vanilla and mix into yolk mixture gently. Divide between dark and white chocolate; fold in whipped cream.
- Layer the cake: Start with a chocolate cake layer followed by dark mousse, then white mousse. Repeat with another cake layer on top.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before adding ganache made from heated cream poured over chopped milk chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg