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Chocolate Tuxedo Cake

Indulge in Decadence with Chocolate Tuxedo Cake Delight

Experience the rich layers of the Chocolate Tuxedo Cake, combining dark chocolate cake with airy mousses for a show-stopping dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.75 cups Dark Cocoa Powder Swap for regular cocoa powder for milder taste
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder Essential leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 6 large Egg Whites Lightens texture
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can be replaced with thinned Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Ensures moistness
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Espresso Powder Optional for enhancing chocolate flavor
For the Mousses
  • 1 cups White Chocolate Chips High-quality for best results
  • 1 cups Heavy Cream Chill for optimal whipping
  • 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cups Dark Chocolate Chips Use quality chocolate
For the Ganache
  • 1 cups Heavy Cream Warm for mixing
  • 1/4 cups Corn Syrup Adds sheen

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Saucepan
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients: melted butter, buttermilk, oil, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Mix both mixtures until just combined. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Making Mousses
  1. For the white chocolate mousse, melt white chocolate chips with a tablespoon of warm water, set aside to cool. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. For the dark chocolate mousse, melt dark chocolate chips in the same manner. Allow to cool slightly and whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in the melted dark chocolate and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Ganache Preparation
  1. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour cream over dark chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth, then mix in room temperature butter and corn syrup. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Level the cooled cake layers with a serrated knife. Place a layer on a cake plate, spread white chocolate mousse, add a second layer with dark chocolate mousse, and finish with the final cake layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Pour cooled ganache over the cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Chill mixing gear for stable whipped cream. For precise cutting, consider freezing the cake before slicing.

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