Tuxedo Cake
A rich and elegant dessert layered with dark, milk, and white chocolate mousses that create a luxurious treat perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Dark Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup dark chocolate (chopped)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the Milk Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup milk chocolate (chopped)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the White Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup white chocolate (chopped)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the Cake Layers
- 1 cake chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade)
For Garnish
- to taste chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
Preparation of Mousse
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding the sugar.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cooled dark chocolate, then gently fold in the egg whites. Set aside.
- Repeat the steps above using milk chocolate for the milk chocolate mousse, then set aside.
- Melt and cool the white chocolate, whip the cream, and prepare the egg whites with sugar. Incorporate everything as you did with the other mousses.
Assemble the Cake
- Place a layer of chocolate cake as the base in a springform pan.
- Spread a layer of dark chocolate mousse on top, followed by a layer of milk chocolate mousse.
- Repeat with another layer of cake and mousse until everything is used, finishing with white chocolate mousse on top.
Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to set the mousses.
- Carefully remove the springform pan and garnish with chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder.
Notes
Ensure to use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Be gentle when folding in whipped cream and egg whites to keep the mousse light.