Chocolate Tuxedo Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Chocolate Mousse Filling
Frosting
Garnish
Method
Cake Layers
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Layers
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Layers
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Mousse Filling
- 7
Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave or double boiler, melt the semisweet chocolate until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 8
Hydrate Gelatin
In a small bowl, combine gelatin and cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- 9
Whip Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 10
Combine Ingredients
Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm chocolate until dissolved. Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- 11
Chill the Mousse
Refrigerate the mousse for 30 minutes to thicken before using.
Frosting
- 12
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- 13
Add Sugar and Cocoa
Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined.
- 14
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assembly
- 15
Layer the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the chocolate mousse over the layer.
- 16
Add Second Layer
Top with the second cake layer and spread the remaining mousse on top.
- 17
Frost the Cake
Use the frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake. Smooth it out with a spatula.
- 18
Garnish
Decorate the top with chocolate shavings and fresh raspberries.
- 19
Serve
Slice and serve the cake chilled or at room temperature.