Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
If you’re searching for an exquisite dessert that will wow your guests, look no further than this Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake. This indulgent treat features layers of moist chocolate cake combined with rich dark and white chocolate mousses, all topped with a glossy ganache. Perfect for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or even intimate family gatherings, this cake is surprisingly easy to prepare. Make it ahead of time, so you can enjoy the celebration rather than being stuck in the kitchen. Each slice promises a delightful balance of textures and flavors that chocolate lovers will adore.
- 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
- 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
- 2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 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 the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and add hot water mixed with espresso powder.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes. Cool completely before removing from pans.
- For the mousses: Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; heat one cup of cream until steaming and temper the egg mixture.
- Combine tempered custard with melted chocolates; fold in whipped cream to create both dark and white mousses.
- Assemble: Place one cake layer on a plate; spread dark mousse on top followed by white mousse. Chill before adding the second layer on top.
- Prepare ganache by heating cream until steaming; pour over chopped milk chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over chilled cake; let set before garnishing as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg