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Tuxedo Bar Cake

Tuxedo Bar Cake: The Ultimate Indulgence for Chocolate Lovers

Tuxedo Bar Cake is an indulgent dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate, creamy mousse, and silky ganache, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup unsweet dark cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Mousse and Cream Cheese Layers
  • 1 cup heavy cream divided
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 3 oz. white chocolate melted and cooled slightly
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Ganache and Decoration
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsweet cocoa powder

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • cake pans
  • wire rack
  • mixer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing them or lining them with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the butter, water, and cocoa powder in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until melted, stirring occasionally.
  3. Whisk the flour, brown sugar, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  4. Mix the melted butter mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until combined.
  5. Incorporate the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla into the batter. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form, then fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
  9. Blend the cream cheese, melted white chocolate, butter, lemon juice, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Assemble the cake layers by alternating chocolate cake, mousse, and cream cheese mixture.
  11. Prepare the marbled ganache by combining the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and sunflower oil in a saucepan. Heat until melted.
  12. Pour the ganache evenly over the assembled cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
  13. Make the chocolate buttercream by beating the unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth.
  14. Decorate your cake with chocolate truffles and the rolled cookie wafer for a finishing touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fresh strawberries for a fruity contrast.

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