Description

Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake is a luxurious dessert that combines rich flavors of dark and white chocolate with a creamy mousse texture. Perfect for special occasions or just a delightful weeknight treat, this cake features moist layers of chocolate cake complemented by airy chocolate mousses. The elegant presentation is sure to impress your guests while satisfying even the most discerning sweet tooth. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or holiday, this indulgent cake is adaptable and can be garnished with fresh fruits or toppings to suit your taste.

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
⅓ cup heavy cream

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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, combine sifted flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth; mix into dry ingredients.
Dissolve espresso in hot water; add to batter and mix well. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 35 minutes.
For the mousses: whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; heat half of the cream with vanilla until steaming. Combine mixtures over chopped chocolates until smooth; fold in whipped cream.
Assemble by layering cake with dark mousse then white mousse; chill for at least four hours.
Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring over chopped milk chocolate until smooth; spread over chilled cake.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 75mg