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Tuxedo Bar Cake

Indulge in Decadence with Tuxedo Bar Cake Bliss

This Tuxedo Bar Cake features rich layers of chocolate cake, airy mousse, and smooth ganache, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitution: Use dairy-free butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Water No substitutions needed.
  • 1 cup Unsweet Dark Cocoa Powder No substitutions needed.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitution: Use gluten-free flour mix for gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Substitution: Coconut sugar can be used for a healthier alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder Omit if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check freshness to ensure leavening power.
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Grain Sea Salt No substitutions needed.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitution: Use dairy-free buttermilk (soy or almond milk with vinegar) for dairy-free version.
  • 2 large Eggs No substitutions suggested; egg replacers may alter texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract No substitutions needed.
For the Mousse
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Substitution: Use coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Substitution: Dark chocolate chips for richer flavor.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Substitution: Use dairy-free cream cheese for dairy-free version.
  • 4 ounces White Chocolate Substitution: Omit for a less sweet option or use dairy-free white chocolate.
  • ½ cup Confectioners’ Sugar No substitutions needed.
For the Ganache & Frosting
  • 1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil Any neutral oil can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar (for Frosting) No substitutions necessary.
  • ½ cup Milk Substitution: Use dairy-free milk for dairy-free frosting.
  • 1 cup Unsweet Cocoa Powder No substitutions needed.
For Decoration
  • 1 package Rolled Cookie Wafer Omit if unavailable or use chocolate curls if desired.
  • 8 pieces Fancy Chocolate Truffles Substitute with additional chocolate shavings if not available.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them or lining with parchment.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter, water, and unsweet dark cocoa powder and heat until melted and glossy.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking soda, fine grain sea salt, and espresso powder.
  4. Pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  5. Add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the batter, mixing until creamy and smooth.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then blend cream cheese, white chocolate, confectioners' sugar, and softened butter until smooth. Fold in whipped cream and chocolate chips.
  9. Place one cake layer on your serving plate and spread half the mousse over it, topping with the second layer and remaining mousse.
  10. Melt semisweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, and sunflower oil in a small saucepan until smooth and glossy for the ganache.
  11. Pour the ganache over the assembled cake and let it set for 30 minutes in the refrigerator, then decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. Store leftovers wrapped tightly in plastic for up to 5 days in the fridge.

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