Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
If you’re searching for a dessert that will leave your guests in awe, look no further than the Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake. This elegant confection features rich layers of moist chocolate cake, complemented by velvety dark and white chocolate mousses, crowned with a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or simply as an indulgent treat, this cake is as versatile as it is delicious. Each slice is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or treating yourself during the week, this cake promises to bring joy to every 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 (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 grease 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 wet and dry ingredients; dissolve espresso powder in hot water and stir into the batter.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare the mousses: whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; heat cream with vanilla and mix with yolks.
- Divide custard over dark and white chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Whip remaining heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into each chocolate mixture.
- Assemble cake by layering mousse between cake layers; chill for at least 4 hours.
- Make ganache by heating cream over chopped milk chocolate; stir until smooth and spread over chilled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg