Description
Indulge in the luxurious Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a decadent dessert featuring rich layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse. This elegant triple-layer cake is perfect for special occasions and will impress with its stunning presentation and creamy chocolate flavors.
Ingredients
For the 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
For the Dark Chocolate Mousse:
4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Milk Chocolate Mousse:
4 oz milk chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the 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.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the Cake: Divide batter between pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Mousse Layers:
- For Dark Chocolate Mousse: Melt dark chocolate and let cool slightly. Whip heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in melted chocolate.
- For Milk Chocolate Mousse: Melt milk chocolate and let cool slightly. Whip heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in melted chocolate.
- For White Chocolate Mousse: Melt white chocolate and let cool slightly. Whip heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in melted chocolate.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with dark chocolate mousse. Top with the second cake layer and spread with milk chocolate mousse. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Spread with white chocolate mousse and chill until fully set, about 2 hours.
- Garnish: Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Ensure the mousse layers are well-chilled before serving for the best texture.
Use a warm knife to slice the cake for clean cuts.
Garnish just before serving to keep toppings fresh.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 servings
- Calories: 500 kcal per slice
