Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the exquisite delight of our Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a stunning dessert that combines layers of rich chocolate cake with velvety dark, milk, and white chocolate mousses. This decadent treat is perfect for celebrations or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its impressive presentation and customizable flavors, this cake is sure to wow your family and friends. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe offers clear instructions to create a masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy each bite as the layers melt in your mouth, and make it the highlight of any gathering!
- 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
- 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) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Dissolve espresso powder in hot water; add to the batter. Bake for about 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the mousses: Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; heat heavy cream until steaming. Combine mixtures and pour over chopped chocolates to melt.
- Fold whipped cream into each chocolate mixture gently.
- Assemble by layering chocolate cake with dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse; chill for at least four hours.
- Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped milk chocolate until smooth.
- Decorate with ganache and toppings of choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg