Decadent Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
A magnificent Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, also known as the Decadent Tuxedo Cake, features layers of moist chocolate cake and rich chocolate mousses, creating a show-stopping dessert perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with modifications)
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp Baking soda
1 ½ tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt
2 Large eggs
1 cup Buttermilk
½ cup Vegetable oil
2 tsp Vanilla extract
1 cup Hot water or coffee
8 oz Dark chocolate
2 cups Heavy cream
2 tbsp Powdered sugar
8 oz Milk chocolate
8 oz White chocolate
4 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup Heavy cream (for ganache)
Chocolate shavings, berries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
- Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes
- Carefully mix in hot water or coffee. The batter will be thi
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clea
- Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans, then invert onto a wire rack
- Melt dark chocolate and cool slightly. Whip 2 cups of chilled heavy cream and fold into the chocolate
- Repeat the process for milk and white chocolate mousses
- Layer dark chocolate mousse over the first cake layer and chill for 15-20 minutes
- Add the second cake layer and top with milk chocolate mousse, chilling agai
- Top with white chocolate mousse and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours
- Prepare the ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chocolate chips. Wait 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth
- Cover the chilled cake with ganache and chill for another 30 minutes
- Garnish as desired and serve cold
Notes
High-quality chocolate makes a significant difference in flavor.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
Be patient and allow time for the mousse to set.