Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the exquisite delight of the Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a stunning dessert that beautifully combines layers of luscious chocolate cake, rich dark chocolate mousse, and creamy white chocolate mousse. This showstopper is perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to anniversaries, or simply as a treat for family gatherings. With its elegant appearance and deliciously balanced flavors, this cake will impress your guests and become a favorite at your dessert table. Plus, it’s surprisingly simple to make, allowing you to enjoy every moment of the baking process. Get ready to dive into a world of chocolate bliss!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 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 the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; add dissolved espresso powder in hot water.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for about 35 minutes; let cool completely.
- Prepare dark and white chocolate mousses by heating cream with vanilla and tempering egg yolks.
- Fold whipped cream into each chocolate mixture; layer them over cooled cakes in a cake ring.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before applying ganache made from heated cream poured over chopped milk chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg