Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this Tuxedo Cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake sandwiched between rich dark, milk, and white chocolate mousses, finished with chocolate curls for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
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For the chocolate cake layers:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot coffee
For the dark chocolate mousse:
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the milk chocolate mousse:
- 6 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the white chocolate mousse:
- 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For garnish:
- Chocolate curls or shavings
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Prepare the cake layers: Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, pour into pans, and bake.
- Make the chocolate mousses: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, whip remaining cream, fold in, and repeat for each chocolate type.
- Assemble the cake: Layer cakes with each mousse type, chill, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For a neater finish, assemble the cake in a springform pan lined with parchment.
- This cake is best made a day ahead to allow the mousse to firm up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
