Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the exquisite charm of Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a decadent dessert that will elevate any occasion. With its rich layers of chocolate cake and ethereal chocolate mousses, this cake is truly a feast for the senses. Each slice offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, anniversaries, or just a cozy gathering with loved ones. Prepare to impress your guests with this elegant dessert that combines simplicity with sophistication.
- 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
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and fold into the batter. Divide between prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the mousses, whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; heat cream and stir into yolk mixture until thickened. Pour over chopped dark and white chocolates separately to mix.
- Whip remaining cream to stiff peaks and fold into each chocolate mixture.
- Assemble by layering cake with dark mousse, then white mousse; chill between layers.
- For ganache, heat cream until steaming; pour over chopped milk chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache on top of chilled cake; decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg