Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the decadent delight of our Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a rich and creamy dessert that is sure to impress at any gathering. This cake features luscious layers of dark, white, and milk chocolate mousse sandwiched between moist chocolate cake layers. Perfect for celebrations or an everyday treat, each slice offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. With its stunning presentation and easy preparation, this cake is not just a dessert; it’s a showstopper that elevates any occasion.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 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 vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (128g) sour cream, room temperature
- 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
- 5 oz (140g) milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 3.5 oz (100g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 4.5 oz (130g) white chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and blend into the batter.
- Pour into prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the mousse: whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch. Heat cream and slowly mix into yolks. Cook until thickened; pour over chopped chocolate to melt.
- Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixtures for light mousse.
- Assemble by layering cake with dark chocolate mousse, then white mousse; chill for at least 4 hours.
- For ganache: heat cream and pour over chopped milk chocolate; let cool before spreading on the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg