Description

Indulge in the luxurious layers of the Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. This cake features rich chocolate cake paired with velvety dark and white chocolate mousses, draped in a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, each slice delivers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or treating yourself to something extraordinary, this cake is sure to bring joy to your table.

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

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients until just blended.
Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and mix into batter until incorporated. Pour evenly into prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes.
For the mousses: Whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; heat heavy cream with vanilla until steaming. Slowly whisk hot cream into yolk mixture and cook until thickened; pour over dark and white chocolates separately to melt.
Whip remaining heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into each chocolate mixture until smooth.
Layer the cake: Place one layer of chocolate cake on a serving plate; add dark mousse, then white mousse on top. Chill for 30 minutes before adding the second layer of cake.
Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped milk chocolate; stir until smooth and allow to cool slightly before spreading it on the chilled cake.
Decorate as desired with chocolate shavings or fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 50mg