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Tuxedo Cake

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with layers of rich chocolate cake, fluffy vanilla cream, and divine chocolate mousse—a true showstopper for any occasion!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Vanilla Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Mousse
  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipping
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Garnish
  • Chocolate shavings or strawberries for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans (two 9-inch pans) and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined. Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Making the Filling
  1. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  2. Melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Once melted, let it cool slightly. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate until combined.
Assembly
  1. Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of vanilla cream filling, then add the second cake layer on top. Finish with a layer of chocolate mousse, smoothing it over the top and sides.
  2. Chill the cake for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the mousse to set. Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh strawberries!

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Measure your ingredients accurately, and consider chilling the layers to prevent slippage during assembly. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.