Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the elegance of our Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that is sure to leave a lasting impression on your family and friends. This stunning cake features layers of rich chocolate cake and velvety mousses, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will elevate any celebration. With its impressive presentation and decadent taste, this cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply enjoying with loved ones during a cozy dinner. Best of all, the recipe is approachable, allowing even novice bakers to create a masterpiece that feels truly special.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 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 your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl; mix wet ingredients: eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla in another.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth; add dissolved espresso powder with hot water.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the mousses: heat cream with vanilla; whisk into egg yolk mixture for custard; pour over dark and white chocolate separately.
- Fold whipped cream into each chocolate mixture.
- Assemble by layering the chocolate mousse between cake layers; chill for at least four hours.
- Prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chopped milk chocolate; spread over chilled cake.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg