Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the luxurious Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a stunning dessert that elegantly layers rich dark chocolate, creamy milk chocolate, and silky white chocolate mousses. This cake not only captivates with its impressive presentation but also delights with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for celebrations or cozy evenings at home, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and offers the flexibility to customize according to your taste. Impress your family and friends with this showstopper that’s sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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). 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; gradually add hot water.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the mousses: Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch in one bowl; heat cream with vanilla in another until steaming.
- Temper the egg mixture with hot cream; cook until thickened.
- Pour custard over each type of melted chocolate—dark and white—stir until smooth; fold in whipped cream for lightness.
- Layer dark mousse over one cake layer; top with white mousse; chill for at least 30 minutes before adding the second cake layer on top.
- Chill assembled cake for four hours or overnight.
- Make ganache by heating remaining cream; pour over chopped milk chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache over chilled cake and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg