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Tuxedo Cake

Decadent Tuxedo Cake: Elevate Your Dessert Game Today

Indulge in the exquisite beauty of Tuxedo Cake, a delightful triple chocolate mousse dessert that's perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder Opt for Dutch-processed for a smoother texture.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Consider buttermilk for an extra touch of tang.
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature helps emulsification.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt makes for a lighter choice.
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Melted butter can enhance flavor.
  • 1 tsp Espresso Powder Can be omitted for a pure taste.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Salt Fine sea salt distributes evenly.
For the Mousse
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream A dairy-free alternative is coconut cream.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Helps to stabilize the custard.
  • 6 oz Dark Chocolate High-quality is best.
  • 6 oz White Chocolate High-quality is best.
  • 6 oz Milk Chocolate High-quality is best.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Dairy-free options exist.
  • 6 oz Milk Chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • Parchment Paper
  • saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tuxedo Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together all dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients, then gradually mix wet into dry, adding hot water until smooth.
  3. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  4. While cooling, heat heavy cream and whisk with egg yolks and cornstarch until thickened. Divide and stir in dark and white chocolate until smooth.
  5. Once cooled, gently fold whipped cream into each chocolate mixture until airy.
  6. On a serving plate, layer cake, spread dark chocolate mousse, and top with the second cake layer and white chocolate mousse. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  7. Heat remaining heavy cream, pour over milk chocolate, and stir until smooth to create ganache.
  8. Pour ganache over cooled cake and chill for 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow cake layers to cool completely before assembly. Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor. Chill cake for at least 2 hours before serving.

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