Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the decadence of Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a delightful dessert that combines rich dark and white chocolate layers with airy mousses. This elegant cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration, family gathering, or simply a sweet treat on a busy weeknight. Each slice promises an irresistible blend of flavors and a stunning presentation that will leave your guests asking for more. With make-ahead convenience and family-friendly appeal, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 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
- 2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 4.5 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
- 5 oz milk chocolate, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, mix dry ingredients for the cake; in another bowl whisk wet ingredients. Combine both mixtures and add dissolved espresso in hot water.
- Bake for 35 minutes; cool completely.
- Prepare the mousse by heating cream with vanilla and tempering egg yolks mixed with sugar and cornstarch. Pour over melted chocolates and fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble cake with layers of dark and white chocolate mousse. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Make ganache by heating cream and pouring over chopped chocolate; spread over chilled cake.
- Decorate with shavings or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg