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Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
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Indulge in the luxurious layers of our Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. This elegant layered cake features rich dark chocolate, creamy white chocolate, and smooth milk chocolate mousses all nestled between moist chocolate cake layers. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply as a sweet treat, this showstopper is surprisingly easy to prepare. With make-ahead options and customizable flavors, you can focus on enjoying the celebration instead of stressing in the kitchen. Every bite will melt in your mouth, leaving your guests asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and mix into batter. Divide between pans and bake for 35 minutes.
  5. While cooling cakes, prepare the mousses by whisking egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch; heat half the cream with vanilla.
  6. Temper egg mixture with hot cream; pour over chopped chocolates to melt them.
  7. Fold in whipped cream for lightness; layer dark mousse over one cake layer and white mousse over the other.
  8. Chill for 30 minutes; stack layers and refrigerate overnight if possible.
  9. Prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring over chopped milk chocolate; stir until smooth.
  10. Pour ganache over chilled cake; decorate as desired.

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