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Tuxedo Cake

This Tuxedo Cake is a showstopper! Layers of rich chocolate and white chocolate create a decadent dessert that will impress everyone.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup warm coffee
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder not Dutch process
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces white chocolate chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of vegetable oil, 1 cup of warm coffee, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, ¾ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. In a double boiler or microwave, melt 6 ounces of chopped white chocolate with 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.
  7. Beat ¾ cup of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in the melted white chocolate.
  8. Melt 16 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate and allow it to cool slightly before folding it into 2 cups of heavy whipping cream that has been whipped to soft peaks.
  9. Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the white chocolate filling over it, then top with the second layer and frost with the semi-sweet chocolate ganache.
  10. Decorate as desired and serve to your guests.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
  • This cake can be made a day in advance; refrigerate overnight.
  • A cake leveler can help create perfectly flat layers.