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Tuxedo Cake

A decadent triple chocolate mousse cake featuring layers of dark, milk, and white chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cookie Crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Dark Chocolate Mousse
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites
Milk Chocolate Mousse
  • 8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites
White Chocolate Mousse
  • 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix together the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until fully combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
Make the Dark Chocolate Mousse
  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Let it cool slightly. In a separate bowl, whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate, then fold in the egg whites until combined.
  3. Transfer the mousse onto the cooled crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Make the Milk Chocolate Mousse
  1. Repeat the same melting and whipping process with the milk chocolate. After the dark chocolate mousse has set for 30 minutes, pour this layer over the dark chocolate mousse and return to the fridge for another 30 minutes.
Make the White Chocolate Mousse
  1. Finally, repeat the melting and whipping process with the white chocolate. Once the milk chocolate layer has set, pour the white chocolate mousse on top. Smooth it over, cover the cake with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Serve
  1. Once fully chilled, run a knife around the edges of the springform pan, then carefully release the springform. Slice and serve chilled, garnishing with chocolate shavings if desired!

Notes

For the best results, chill your mixing bowls and beaters before whipping the cream. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.