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Deliciously layered Tuxedo Cake with chocolate and vanilla frosting

Tuxedo Cake

An impressive dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate and creamy white chocolate mousse, wrapped in a glossy chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Celebration, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour You can use cake flour for a lighter texture.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature Ensure at room temperature for best results.
  • 1 cup whole milk Ensure at room temperature for best results.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Careful while stirring into batter.
Mousse Layers
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate mousse
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate mousse
Ganache
  • 1 cup chocolate ganache Warm until pourable.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans, and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Stir in boiling water into the batter; the consistency will be thin.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes rest in the pans for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, invert onto wire racks, and remove the parchment paper. Allow to cool completely.
Assembly
  1. Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread 3/4 cup of dark chocolate mousse over the top.
  2. Place the second cake layer on top and spread 3/4 cup of white chocolate mousse over it.
  3. Chill the layered cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Warm the chocolate ganache and pour it over the chilled cake, smoothing it out. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 330mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35g

Notes

Serve chilled for the best texture. Garnish with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired.

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