Description

Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this decadent Tuxedo Cake, a Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake that features layers of rich chocolate cake, dark and white chocolate mousses, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for any special occasion or when you want to impress your guests with a show-stopping treat!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chocolate Cake

2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
½ cup (50g) cocoa powder
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup (128g) sour cream, room temperature
½ cup (110g) vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp espresso powder
1 cup (240ml) hot water

For the Chocolate Mousses

4 large egg yolks
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups (480ml) heavy cream, divided
1 tsp vanilla extract
3.5 oz (100g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
4.5 oz (130g) white chocolate, finely chopped

For the Chocolate Ganache

5 oz (140g) milk chocolate, finely chopped
⅓ cup (80ml) heavy cream

Instructions

Make the Chocolate Cake – Preheat oven, prepare pans, mix dry ingredients, combine wet ingredients, add espresso mixture, bake, cool, and level cakes.
Make the Chocolate Mousses – Prepare egg yolk mixture, heat cream, mix with chocolates, whip cream, fold into chocolates.
Assemble the Cake – Layer cake, spread mousses, chill layers.
Make the Chocolate Ganache – Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir until smooth.
Decorate – Garnish with toppings, refrigerate until serving.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality chocolate for a rich flavor.
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
Allow enough time for chilling between assembling the layers for a perfect set.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking, Chilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 460
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Tuxedo Cake, Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chocolate Dessert, Special Occasion Dessert