Description
Chocolate dreams come alive in this elegant Tuxedo Cake, blending rich dark and white chocolate layers with silky cream cheese frosting. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each luxurious bite of this sophisticated dessert that promises pure indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cake Layers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Chocolate Ganache and Frosting:
- 16 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Decorative Toppings:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings
- 2 tbsp chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
- Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl to ensure smooth, lump-free dry ingredients.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Gradually pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing with an electric mixer until a uniform batter forms.
- Slowly stream hot water into the batter, stirring continuously to create a thin, silky chocolate mixture.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove cakes from oven and let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer, then pour over chocolate chips.
- Whisk chocolate and cream until smooth, then incorporate butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Allow ganache to cool and thicken for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to maintain a spreadable consistency.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of ganache on top.
- Carefully position the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with remaining ganache.
- Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle decoratively over the cake’s surface.
- Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings and chocolate sprinkles around the edges and top for a stunning finish.
- Refrigerate cake for 30 minutes to set the ganache before serving.
Notes
- Achieve cake perfection by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, which helps create a smoother, more uniform batter.
- Swap dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version, maintaining the cake’s rich chocolate flavor and moist texture.
- Prevent cake from sticking by lining pan bottoms with parchment paper, making removal effortless and reducing potential crumbling.
- Enhance chocolate intensity by using dark cocoa powder or adding a tablespoon of espresso powder to amplify the deep, complex chocolate notes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 467
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg