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Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

A rich, decadent cake with layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse that's a family favorite for any special occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Mousse Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
  • 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy release.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. One by one, add the eggs, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
Mousse Preparation
  1. Chop the dark, milk, and white chocolate and melt each using a double boiler or microwave.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Divide this whipped cream into three bowls and fold in the respective melted chocolate.
Assembly
  1. Once the cake has cooled, slice it horizontally into three equal layers. Spread each layer with the respective mousse.
  2. Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Decorate with chocolate shavings or fresh berries before serving.

Notes

For best results, make the cake layers the day before serving and allow the mousse to set overnight. Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap for storage; it stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.