Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that transforms any occasion into a celebration. This decadent cake features layers of rich chocolate cake complemented by velvety dark and white chocolate mousses, all crowned with a silky ganache. Each slice offers an extraordinary combination of flavors and textures that will leave your guests in awe. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply as a treat to enjoy at home, this cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, you can craft this show-stopping dessert that promises to impress. Elevate your baking with Tuxedo Cake – where elegance meets indulgence.
Ingredients
- 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
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate
- 4.5 oz white chocolate
- 5 oz milk chocolate
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, vanilla. Blend with dry mix.
- Add hot water and mix until smooth; bake for 35 minutes.
- Prepare mousses by heating cream and whisking with egg yolks and sugars; combine with melted chocolates.
- Assemble cake: layer dark mousse on first cake layer, followed by white mousse; chill before adding second layer.
- Make ganache by mixing heated cream with chopped milk chocolate; spread over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg