Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
chocolate buttermilk cake layered with chocolate mousse and topped with cream cheese frosting
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Ingredients
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Cake
Chocolate Mousse
Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Wet Ingredients
Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 6
Bake the Cake
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.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Mousse Preparation
- 8
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped semi-sweet chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let it cool slightly.
- 9
Prepare Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it blooms.
- 10
Whip the Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 11
Combine Mousse Ingredients
Stir the bloomed gelatin into the melted chocolate until fully dissolved. Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
- 12
Chill the Mousse
Cover the mousse and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Frosting Preparation
- 13
Beat Cream Cheese and Butter
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- 14
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assembly
- 15
Layer the Cake
Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate mousse on top.
- 16
Add the Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the mousse. Spread more chocolate mousse over the top.
- 17
Frost the Cake
Use the cream cheese frosting to frost the sides and top of the cake. Decorate as desired.
- 18
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve chilled.
