Description
This Tuxedo Cake is a decadent triple chocolate mousse cake featuring layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse sandwiched between moist cocoa cake layers. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this elegant dessert combines light, fluffy cake with rich and creamy mousse layers for an indulgent treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dark Chocolate Mousse
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Milk Chocolate Mousse
- 4 oz milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
White Chocolate Mousse
- 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans to ensure easy release after baking.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Mix in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Dark Chocolate Mousse: Melt the dark chocolate gently and let it cool slightly. Whip the heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the melted dark chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Prepare the Milk Chocolate Mousse: Repeat the mousse process with the milk chocolate: melt, cool slightly, whip heavy cream and sugar to stiff peaks, and fold in the melted milk chocolate.
- Prepare the White Chocolate Mousse: Similarly, melt the white chocolate and cool slightly. Whip cream and sugar to stiff peaks, then fold in the white chocolate until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread evenly with the dark chocolate mousse. Top with the second layer and spread the milk chocolate mousse on top. Refrigerate for about 1 hour to set. Then spread the white chocolate mousse over the top and chill until fully set, approximately 2 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish the cake with chocolate shavings or fresh berries for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate is melted gently to prevent burning and maintain smooth mousse texture.
- Do not overmix the cake batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- Chilling times are important for mousse layers to set properly for the best texture.
- The cake layers can be baked a day ahead to save time during assembly.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor in the mousse.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Tuxedo Cake, chocolate mousse cake, triple chocolate, dark chocolate mousse, milk chocolate mousse, white chocolate mousse, dessert, layered cake
