Super Moist Tuxedo Cake

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Super Moist Tuxedo Cake

This Super Moist Tuxedo Cake is pure elegance in dessert form. Deep, tender chocolate cake layers are stacked with airy white and dark chocolate mousses, then finished with a glossy ganache drip. Every slice delivers a perfect balance of richness and lightness—dark chocolate intensity softened by creamy white chocolate, all wrapped in a melt-in-your-mouth crumb.

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake Layers

  • 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75 g) dark cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or hot water

White Chocolate Mousse

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 200 g white chocolate, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dark Chocolate Mousse

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 200 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache Drip

  • 1 cup (170 g) dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream

Finishing Touches

  • White and dark chocolate curls or shavings

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chocolate Cake Layers

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, dark cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. The dry mixture should look rich and evenly colored, with the cocoa fully distributed.

Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined. The batter will begin to look thick and glossy.

Slowly pour in the hot coffee (or hot water), mixing gently as you go. The batter will become thin and silky—this is exactly what creates the ultra-moist texture.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

2. Make the White Chocolate Mousse

Place the chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form—light, fluffy, and cloud-like.

Gently fold the melted white chocolate into the whipped cream in two additions, using a spatula and light strokes to keep the mousse airy. Chill until ready to assemble.

3. Make the Dark Chocolate Mousse

Repeat the same process with the dark chocolate. Melt the chocolate until smooth and glossy, then let it cool slightly.

Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Carefully fold the melted dark chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined and smooth. Chill until assembly.

4. Assemble the Cake

Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate or cake board. Spread an even, generous layer of white chocolate mousse over the top.

Gently place the second cake layer on top, pressing lightly to level. Spread a thick layer of dark chocolate mousse evenly over the cake.

Top with the final cake layer, ensuring the stack is straight and even. Chill the assembled cake for 30–45 minutes to help the mousse layers set.

5. Prepare the Ganache Drip

Place the dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream until just beginning to simmer, then pour it over the chocolate.

Let sit for 2–3 minutes, then stir slowly until the ganache is smooth, glossy, and pourable. Allow it to cool slightly so it thickens just enough to drip beautifully.

6. Finish the Cake

Pour the ganache over the center of the chilled cake, gently nudging it toward the edges so it drips naturally down the sides.

Decorate the top with white and dark chocolate curls or shavings for that classic tuxedo look.

7. Chill and Serve

Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. This allows the mousse layers to fully set and creates clean, elegant slices.

Storage

  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
  • Best served slightly chilled or at cool room temperature

Final Note

This Super Moist Tuxedo Cake is a showstopper—luxurious, balanced, and unforgettable. Every bite delivers tender chocolate cake, silky mousse, and glossy ganache in perfect harmony.

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