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Tuxedo Cake Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

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This Tuxedo Cake is an elegant Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake with layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse on a moist chocolate base a stunning dessert for holidays or celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • FOR THE CHOCOLATE CAKE BASE:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • FOR THE DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:
  • 150g dark chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
  • 1 tsp gelatin + 1 tbsp cold water
  • FOR THE MILK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:
  • 150g milk chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
  • 1 tsp gelatin + 1 tbsp cold water
  • FOR THE WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:
  • 150g white chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
  • 1 tsp gelatin + 1 tbsp cold water
  • FOR THE GANACHE TOPPING (OPTIONAL):
  • 100g semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
  • 2. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and vinegar; mix until smooth.
  • 3. Pour batter into the pan and bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • 4. Prepare the dark chocolate mousse: sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let bloom 5 minutes. Melt dark chocolate. Heat half the cream, dissolve gelatin, then stir into melted chocolate. Whip remaining cream and fold in. Spread over cake and chill 30 minutes.
  • 5. Repeat with milk chocolate mousse, then white chocolate mousse, chilling each layer before adding the next.
  • 6. For ganache, heat cream until just simmering and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth, then pour over the top of the mousse cake.
  • 7. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
  • For clean slices, warm a knife under hot water and wipe between cuts.
  • Can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored refrigerated.

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