Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that promises to captivate chocolate lovers. This elegant cake features three layers of rich chocolate cake, accompanied by airy dark and white chocolate mousses, all finished with a glossy ganache. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a sweet escape on a busy day, this showstopper is as delightful to create as it is to enjoy. With its decadent taste and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a cherished recipe in your collection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 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
- 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 your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix well; add dissolved espresso in hot water for enhanced flavor.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare the mousses by heating heavy cream with vanilla; gradually mix into egg yolk mixture before thickening over heat.
- Pour custard over chopped dark and white chocolates separately; stir until smooth then fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble cake with layers of mousse between cooled cake layers; chill for at least 4 hours.
- For ganache: heat heavy cream until steaming and pour over chopped milk chocolate; stir until smooth before spreading over the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg