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Tuxedo Cake

Indulge in Decadence with This Perfect Tuxedo Cake Recipe

Experience the luxurious layers of Tuxedo Cake, a show-stopping dessert perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use the spoon-and-level method for accuracy
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Essential for rich flavor
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Contributes moisture
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can use canola oil
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Adds richness
For the Mousse
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream For ganache and mousse
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate High-quality recommended
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate High-quality recommended
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For Mousse
  • 2 large Eggs For Mousse
For the Optional Mousse
  • 8 oz White Chocolate High-quality with cocoa butter
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For ganache
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate High-quality recommended

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • Saucepan
  • Electric mixer
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
  2. Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream, then combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Stir in boiling water to achieve a thinner batter consistency, then pour into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  6. Prepare the dark chocolate mousse by melting semi-sweet chocolate and butter, then fold into whipped cream and meringued egg whites.
  7. For the white chocolate mousse, melt white chocolate and fold into whipped whipped cream and egg whites.
  8. Heat heavy cream for ganache, pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth.
  9. Assemble by layering chocolate mousse between cake layers, finishing with white chocolate mousse and topping with ganache.
  10. Refrigerate the assembled cake until set, then decorate with chocolate curls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature eggs and high-quality chocolate are used for the best results. Refrigerate before serving for optimal flavor melding.

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