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Tuxedo Mousse Cake – Rich Chocolate Layers with Creamy Mousse Filling

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This Tuxedo Cake – also known as Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake – features layers of moist chocolate cake, silky dark chocolate mousse, fluffy white chocolate mousse, and a glossy ganache topping. A rich, stunning dessert for special occasions.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder

  • 2 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup brewed coffee (optional)

Dark Chocolate Mousse:

  • 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

  • 1 tsp gelatin

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

White Chocolate Mousse:

  • 8 oz white chocolate, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

  • 1 tsp gelatin

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Ganache (Optional):

  • 4 oz dark chocolate

  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch pans.

  • Whisk dry ingredients. Beat sugars and eggs, add oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and coffee. Combine wet and dry.

  • Divide into pans, bake for 25–30 mins. Cool completely.

  • For mousse layers, bloom gelatin in water.

  • Melt chocolates separately. Stir in gelatin mixture.

  • Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold into chocolate mixtures.

  • Assemble cake: cake layer, dark mousse, white mousse. Chill between layers.

  • Pour ganache over top, spread gently. Chill fully before slicing.

Notes

  • Use acetate for smooth layers.

  • Freeze for make-ahead convenience.

  • Serve chilled with berries or whipped cream.

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