Tuxedo Cake: Indulgent Triple Chocolate Mousse Delight
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A luxurious dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with a light mousse texture, perfect for any special occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces white chocolate, melted
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet alternately with buttermilk.
- Fold in melted dark chocolate until well combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow cake to cool completely before assembling the mousse layers.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in melted white chocolate gently.
- Layer mousse on top of cooled cake as desired and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For best results, refrigerate overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg