Description
Rich chocolate tuxedo cake delivers elegance with dramatic layers of dark chocolate sponge, creamy vanilla mousse, and glossy ganache. Sophisticated dessert promises a memorable indulgence that sparkles with delicate chocolate artistry for special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g / 8.5 oz) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400g / 14.1 oz) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml / 8 fl oz) hot water
- 3.5 oz (100g) dark chocolate
- 3.5 oz (100g) white chocolate
- 4.3 oz (120g) milk chocolate
Liquid and Cream Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120ml / 4 fl oz) milk
- ½ cup (128g / 4.5 oz) sour cream
- ½ cup (110g / 3.9 oz) vegetable oil
- 2 cups (480ml / 16 fl oz) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120ml / 4 fl oz) heavy cream
Dry and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup (50g / 1.8 oz) cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 egg yolks
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare workspace and gather all necessary baking equipment for precise cake construction.
- Carefully calibrate oven temperature to 350°F and strategically coat cake pans with a thin protective layer of grease.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a comprehensive mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of cocoa, flour, and leavening agents.
- Whisk liquid components in a separate vessel, creating a smooth, integrated mixture of eggs, dairy, and flavor enhancers.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, maintaining a consistent stirring technique to prevent lumps.
- Introduce espresso powder dissolved in hot water, blending until the batter achieves a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Evenly distribute batter between prepared pans, using a spatula to level the surface and eliminate air pockets.
- Bake cake layers for approximately 35 minutes, periodically checking doneness with a clean testing implement.
- Allow cake layers to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring optimal temperature reduction.
- Separate egg yolks and gently whisk until they transform into a pale, creamy consistency.
- Warm cream with vanilla, then carefully temper egg yolks by gradually introducing heated liquid while continuously whisking.
- Return mixture to heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a thickened, custard-like consistency.
- Divide heated cream mixture between dark and white chocolate, stirring until each chocolate melts smoothly.
- Whip remaining cream to stiff, peaks creating a light, airy texture.
- Delicately fold whipped cream into each chocolate mixture, maintaining maximum volume.
- Position first cake layer inside a precise cake ring as the foundational structure.
- Pour dark chocolate mousse evenly, followed by a layer of white chocolate mousse.
- Refrigerate initially for 30 minutes to partially set the mousse layers.
- Carefully place second cake layer atop the mousse, then chill for an extended 4-hour period.
- Prepare ganache by heating cream until it reaches a near-scalding temperature.
- Pour heated cream over milk chocolate, stirring until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Allow ganache to cool, reaching a spreadable texture.
- Remove cake from ring and generously coat top with prepared ganache.
- Optionally embellish with decorative elements to enhance visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Precision matters when measuring ingredients to ensure the perfect texture and taste of this elegant dessert.
- Chilling time is crucial for setting the mousses and allowing flavors to meld, so plan ahead and be patient.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the most luxurious and rich flavor profile throughout the cake layers and mousses.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, creating a more uniform and tender cake texture.
- Espresso powder intensifies the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste, making the cake more complex and delicious.
- Clean, dry equipment is essential when whipping cream to achieve the perfect light and airy consistency for the mousses.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 528
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg