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Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake for Unforgettable Moments

Experience the indulgence of Tuxedo Cake – Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that captivates and delights.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with almond flour blend for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk use plant-based milk for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream replace with Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp Espresso Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Hot Water activates cocoa powder
For the Mousse Layers
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream substitute coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 6 oz Dark Chocolate
  • 6 oz White Chocolate
  • 6 oz Milk Chocolate
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream use coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 6 oz Milk Chocolate essential for ganache topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Two 9-inch Cake Pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • saucepan
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing and lining.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients: milk, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, espresso powder, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry, then stir in hot water until batter is smooth. Divide into prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Mousse Preparation
  1. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until thick.
  2. Gradually add hot cream to yolk mixture, whisking continuously, then return to saucepan and cook until thickened.
  3. Divide custard into three parts; melt each chocolate and mix into corresponding custard to form mousses.
  4. Whip remaining cream to soft peaks and fold into each mousse mixture gently.
Cake Assembly and Ganache
  1. Place first cake layer on a plate, spread dark chocolate mousse, top with second layer, and add white chocolate mousse.
  2. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours to set mousse.
  3. For ganache, heat cream until simmering, pour over milk chocolate and stir until smooth.
  4. Pour ganache over the chilled cake, refrigerate again for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use high-quality chocolate for a rich flavor.

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