Print

Perfect Tuxedo Cake Recipe with Chocolate Mousse Layers

tuxedo cake - featured image
Print Recipe

A towering masterpiece of rich, dark chocolate cake layers sandwiched between light, creamy chocolate mousse and topped off with a glossy ganache. This elegant yet comforting dessert is perfect for any special occasion or indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz (227g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 8 oz (227g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your cake pans with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed using an electric mixer until well combined. Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth.
  3. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. Heat the chopped semisweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl until melted and smooth. Let it cool slightly. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the melted chocolate until fully combined.
  5. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the chocolate mousse evenly on top. Add the second cake layer and spread the remaining mousse over it. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
  6. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the chopped bittersweet chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  7. Pour the ganache over the chilled cake, letting it drip down the sides for a dramatic effect. Smooth the top with an offset spatula if needed. Chill until the ganache is set.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the cake batter to avoid a dense texture.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs and milk for a smoother batter and even baking.’, ‘Be gentle when folding the melted chocolate into the whipped cream to keep the mousse light and airy.’, ‘Chill the mousse layers in the fridge before adding the ganache for clean, defined layers.’, ‘Adjust ganache consistency by adding warm cream if too thick or letting it cool if too thin.’]

Nutrition

Keywords: Tuxedo Cake, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Layer Cake, Chocolate Dessert, Elegant Dessert, Party Cake, Special Occasion Dessert

Find it online: https://katedishes.com/perfect-tuxedo-cake-recipe-with-chocolate-mousse-layers/