Chocolate Tuxedo Cake Recipes

TUXEDO CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease three round 9-inch cake pans. Set aside.
• Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using) together in a large bowl. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or you can use a whisk) mix the oil, eggs, sour cream, buttermilk, and vanilla together until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, add the hot water or coffee, and whisk or beat it all until the batter is completely combined.
• Divide batter evenly between 3 pans. Bake for 21-25 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove the cakes from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
• so it can cool and be ready at the same time. Place chopped white chocolate in a bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it begins to gently simmer. (Do not let it come to a rapid boil- that's too hot!) Pour over white chocolate and stir until completely combined and chocolate has melted. Cover and refrigerate until it's thick and a spreadable consistency, about 1-2 hours. You don't want it runny.
• In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on high speed until creamed, about 2 minutes. Add 4 cups confectioners' sugar, the cocoa powder, milk/cream, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes until combined and smooth. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar. (I add it.)
• Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with 1/2 of the white chocolate ganache. Top with 2nd layer and evenly cover the top with remaining ganache (if there is too much ganache, serve a dollop/spoonful with each slice!). Top with the third cake layer. Spread the frosting into a thick layer all over the top and sides. Garnish with raspberries and mint, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before slicing or else the cake may gently fall apart as you cut.
• Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

TUXEDO CAKE

Steps:

• To make the cake: For a three-layer cake, place one baking rack one-third from the bottom of the oven and the second two-thirds from the bottom.
• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Line the bottom of three 9-inch or two 10-inch pans with parchment paper rounds, grease with butter, and dust with flour (Or spray with Baker's Joy).
• Combine the butter, water and canola oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat.
• In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, cocoa and flour.
• Pour the butter mixture into the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.
• Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then whisk in the buttermilk.
• Whisk in the baking soda, salt and vanilla all at once.
• Transfer the batter to the prepared pans.
• For a three-layer cake, stagger the cake layers on the oven racks so that no layer is directly over another.
• Set two layers on one rack and the third on the other.
• For a 2-layer cake, stagger the layers on the middle rack with one placed more toward the front of the oven and one toward the back.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Monitor the layers carefully for doneness; each one may be done at different times.
• Remove the cakes from the oven and cool on racks for about 15 minutes before inverting onto baking racks.
• Cool the cakes completely, at least two hours, before frosting.
• To Make Frosting: Using a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the cream in a large bowl on high speed until soft peaks form.
• Add the powdered sugar and whip until thoroughly combined.
• Place one cake layer on a plate and spread some of the frosting over the top.
• Top with the remaining layers, thickly coating the top and sides of each with frosting.
• Refrigerate the cake until the whipped cream frosting has stabilized, at least one hour.
• To Make The Glaze: Place the chocolate in a medium bowl.
• Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is very hot and just beginning to steam.
• Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir until it has melted completely.
• Stir in the syrup and the vanilla.
• Pour the glaze into a medium pitcher or measuring cup and let cool for ten minutes.
• Do not let the glaze sit longer because it will stiffen and become difficult to pour over the cake.
• Slowly pour the glaze over the cake, ensuring that it covers the top of the cake entirely, but make sure some of the cream frosting shows through the drizzles on the sides. (If the glaze doesn't flow easily over the edge of the cake,don't be afraid to add an extra tablespoon or two of the syrup).
• Refrigerate the cake until the glaze is set and the whipped cream frosting is firm, at least one hour.
• Slice the cake with a long serrated knife, dipping it in a tall glass of hot water between each slice.
• The refrigerated cake will keep for about 2 days. **Please note that the cook time only reflects the time needed to bake the batter. Other time is spent on the frostings etc and there are lots of periods where the cake is resting or cooling.

TUXEDO CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350. Spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment, spray the parchment with more cooking spray, and set pans aside.
• Combine the sugar, butter, and oil in a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
• Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then slowly add the coffee (or flat cola) until just incorporated. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until the cakes spring back when touched gently with your fingertip.
• Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes then invert cakes onto the rack and peel off parchment paper. Let cake cool completely before proceeding. (Once cooled you can wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 1 day.)
• Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Place 1/2 cup of the heavy cream in a small saucepan set over medium heat and bring cream to a simmer. Do not allow to boil. Pour hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 3 minutes. Add the corn syrup then whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Let stand at room temperature until cool but not firm, about 30 minutes.
• Place sugar and the remaining 3/4 cup of heavy cream in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set to high speed until the cream holds soft peaks. Stir one quarter of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture using a rubber spatula until combined. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream.
• Microwave white chocolate at 50% power in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Allow to cool for several minutes.
• Beat cream cheese and butter together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in melted white chocolate until combined. Add powdered sugar and salt and beat on low speed until combined. Turn mixer to high and beat until very fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until very smooth and creamy. Turn mixer to low and beat in cocoa powder, then gradually beat in 4 cups of powdered sugar. Beat 1 to 2 minutes more. Add 3 tablespoons of milk, vanilla, espresso powder (if using), and salt and beat to combine. Turn mixer to medium and beat until frosting is smooth. Add additional powdered sugar if frosting is too thin or additional milk if it is too thick.
• Trim the tops of the cake layers so they're even-a long serrated knife is your best choice of utensil here. Place 1 cake layer on a cake circle. Fit a pastry bag with a 1/2-inch round tip and fill the bag with about 1 cup of frosting.
• Spread half of the white chocolate filling over the top of the cake-don't go all the way to the edge of the cake. Pipe two lines of frosting around the edge of the cake. (This is the dam that will hold your mousse inside the cake.) Place a little less than half of the chocolate mousse on top of the white chocolate filling. You want enough to fill in the dam but not so much to overflow. Make sure the mousse reaches the edge of the buttercream, then smooth the top of the mousse. Refrigerate cake layer for 20 minutes.
• Repeat the filling instructions from the previous layer. You may not be able to use all of the mousse; keep the remainder as a well-deserved treat. Again refrigerate cake for 20 minutes.
• Top with the remaining cake layer and. Frost cake with chocolate buttercream, then refrigerate the cake while you make the glaze.
• Place the chocolate in a small heat-proof bowl. Heat the glaze in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to steam. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 3 minutes. Whisk until mixture is smooth. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes (until it's thick but still pourable) then pour over the frosted cake. Alternatively, you can pour the glaze into a plastic squeeze bottle and squeeze a circle of glaze around the edge of the cake. Squeeze a little more glaze out in some places to create drips. Pour the remaining glaze over the cake and smooth the top. Refrigerate to set the glaze then slice and serve.

TUXEDO CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F, grease and line 2 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
• Sift and mix the dry ingredients in a small bowl.
• Cream together the butter and sugar until lightened.
• Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until fluffy.
• Whisk in the oil and sour cream until incorporated.
• Fold in half of the dry ingredients, then the buttermilk and coffee. Fold in the last of the dry ingredients until just combined.
• Bake the cakes for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool in the tins for a few minutes, then remove and cool on a wire rack completely.
• Sift and stir the dry ingredients for the brownie.
• Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl.
• Whisk the eggs, sugars, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
• Whisk in the chocolate mixture until thick.
• Fold in the dry ingredients.
• Pour the batter into a 9x5 loaf pan, greased and lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack after resting in the pan for a few minutes.
• Melt the chocolate and butter.
• Whip the egg whites with the salt and cream of tartar until it reaches stiff peaks. Mix in half of the sugar while whipping.
• Whip the cream to stiff peaks.
• Whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract over a double boiler until thick and pale. Mix in the chocolate mixture.
• Fold in the egg whites, then fold in the cream until just combined.
• Pour over a prepared cake layer.
• Add chopped brownies pieces over top. Chill for an hour.
• Whisk the cream to stiff peaks.
• Whip the cream cheese until lightened.
• Melt the butter and white chocolate. (It may separate, that is okay).
• Whisk into the cream cheese until combined.
• Fold in the cream until incorporated.
• Pour over the chocolate mousse layer.
• Add the top layer of cake over top, and chill the cake overnight.
• Remove the foil, and clean the edges with a flat edge.
• Melt the chocolate and cream together. Wrap the edge of the cake in plastic wrap, and pour the ganache over the cake. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. This cake tastes better over time.
• Slice into 12 slices.
• Enjoy!

TUXEDO CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Grease and flour three 8 inch round baking pans.
• In a large bowl stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla and mix on medium speed 2 minutes.
• Add brewed coffee
• Divide batter into 3 prepared pans and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool 10 minutes in the pans, than remove from pans to wire racks and cool completely.
• Melt semisweet chocolate and set aside to cool to room temperature
• Melt white chocolate and set aside to cool.
• Beat whipped cream and gradually add powder sugar while mixing.
• Add cream cheese and beat well until it's evenly combine.
• Divide the mixture, in 1/3 add melted white chocolate and in 2/3 mixture add semisweet chocolate and cocoa and mix well.
• Fill the cake, on first two layer spread first white chocolate filing than with brown filling, frost with brown filling and cover with 4 oz chocolate melted with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, drizzle with 1 oz white chocolate melted with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and make a swirl with a toothpick.
• Set in a fridge to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE TUXEDO CAKE RECIPE (VIDEO)

Steps:

• Prepare the chocolate cake layer first. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9-inch spring form pan with parchment paper and spray sides with non-stick spray.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg whites and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy. Pour in the milk. In separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Using a sifter, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined; do not over mix!
• Bake cake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove cake from spring form pan and cool completely. Once cooled, split the cake layer in half using a long, serrated knife; set aside.
• Prepare the cheesecake filling: place the cream cheese into a stand mixer bowl and beat the cream cheese for 8 to 10 minutes until cream cheese is very light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl often to get all the cream cheese mixed!
• Add the sour cream, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Continue to mix for a few minutes until ingredients are well mixed.
• Place the two different chocolates into separate bowls. Using a double boiler or microwave, melt the chocolate until smooth; set aside.
• Prepare the gelatin: dissolve the gelatin in a small bowl. Heat the gelatin in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring every 10 seconds, until gelatin is smooth and melted. If using sheet gelatin, allow the gelatin to bloom for at least 5 minutes.
• Next, temper the gelatin: add about 1 cup of the cheesecake filling to the gelatine and whisk until well-combined. Then add the tempered gelatine into the remaining cheesecake filling. Mix on high speed for a few minutes and scrap down sides of bowl often.
• Working quickly, divide the cheesecake filling between the two bowls of melted chocolate. Using a spatula, fold the chocolate and filling together.
• Next, assemble the cake. Use the same spring form pan used for the cake layer. Drop one chocolate cake layer into the pan and drizzle a generous amount of chocolate syrup and caramel sauce over the top; can also add chopped chocolate or chocolate covered caramel bits. Add the dark chocolate cheesecake filling and spread evenly to the edges.
• Top with second cake layer and repeat the process. Smooth the top of the cake with an off-set spatula that has been warmed under hot water. Set cake into refrigerator to set for about 4 hours, or overnight.
• To release the cake from the spring form pan, run a flat spatula along the edges. To garnish the cake, melt 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips and transfer the melted chocolate into a ziplock bag; drizzle over the top.
• Keep cake refrigerated and covered to avoid drying; remove about 30 minutes prior to serving.

CHOCOLATE VANILLA TUXEDO CAKE WITH RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F with rack in the center.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2-9 inch cake pans with butter. Place a round piece of parchment paper on the bottom of one of the pans and grease again. Sprinkle a few teaspoon of flour over the butter and shake to cover the parchment paper evenly. Shake out the excess flour. Repeat with other pan.
• Whisk together the dry ingredients (sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt)in a large bowl.
• In a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer whisk eggs till slightly thickened and a pale color.Add in the buttermilk, vanilla, oil and vinegar and whisk/beat well.
• Add in the melted and cooled chocolate and whisk/beat until combined well
• Either add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients OR the wet into the flour and mix just to combine. Add in the boiling water and mix again just to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to make sure all the dry ingredients are incorporated.
• Divide batter evenly between two prepared cake pans spreading the batter to pan walls and smooth tops with a spatula. Place pans next to each other on a center rack of the oven.
• Bake until thin skewer or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes.
• Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes. Loosen from sides of pans with a knife, if necessary, and invert onto wire racks. Let cool another 20 min. Carefully wrap the cakes in plastic wrap and place in resealable baggies and freeze completely
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2-9 inch cake pans with butter. Place a round piece of parchment paper on the bottom of one of the pans and grease again. Sprinkle a few teaspoon of flour over the butter and shake to cover the parchment paper evenly. Shake out the excess flour. Repeat with other pan.
• Combine the room temperature buttermilk, egg whites, whole eggs and vanilla extract in a measuring cup and stir well to combine.
• Combine the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in bowl of a stand or electric mixer at low speed until well mixed. Keeping the mixer on low add the butter in one table spoon at a time until mixture resembles very fine crumbs.
• Add all but 1/2 cup of milk mixture to the flour mixture and raise speed to medium speed for about 1 1/2 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup of milk mixture and beat 30 seconds more. Stop mixer and scrape sides of bowl. Return mixer to medium speed and beat 20 seconds longer.
• Divide batter evenly between two prepared cake pans spreading the batter to pan walls and smooth tops with a spatula. Place pans next to each other on a center rack of the oven.
• Bake until thin skewer or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes.
• Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes. Loosen from sides of pans with a knife, if necessary, and invert onto wire racks. Let cool another 20 min. Carefully wrap the cakes in plastic wrap and place in resealable baggies and freeze completely.
• For the Raspberry Filling:
• Place the thawed raspberries, sugar and lemon juice in a sauce pan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir occasionally until reduced and thickened, about 8 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and chill completely before use. If seedless puree is desired, pour the hot puree from the pan into a strainer set over a bowl. Scrape the puree and press against the bottom of the strainer with a spatula to pass the seedless puree into the bowl. Stop to rinse the spatula and scrape the puree off the underside of the strainer. Keep scraping and pressing until all the puree is in the bowl and only seeds are left in the strainer. Chill completely before use.
• For the Raspberry Buttercream:
• Separate the egg whites into the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the wire whip/whisk attachment
• Combine the sugar, salt and water into a 1-quart, heavy- bottomed saucepan. Stir to combine. Clip on a candy thermometer and heat the mixture over medium-high. After about 5 minutes turn the mixer on high speed, begin whipping the egg whites to stiff peaks, lower the mixer to medium speed. Raise the heat under the sugar syrup to bring the syrup to 245°F. When the syrup is at 245°F, immediately remove from heat, remove the thermometer and slowly pour the syrup into the meringue, while the whisk is still mixing on medium, being careful not to splatter.
• After 1 to 2 minutes increase the mixer speed to medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the meringue is cooled. The bowl should feel cool to touch. This takes about 7 minutes. Lower the speed to medium and add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time. It might look soupy but keep mixing. Increase the mixer speed to high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the butter is fully incorporated. Switch to the paddle attachment. Add in the melted and cooled white chocolate Add in the raspberry puree a few tablespoons at a time with the mixer on low, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary. Taste and add more puree if desired. Keep at room temperature if using the same day. If not, keep chilled in an airtight container and thaw at room temp before using. Transfer to a mixer and mix on low to rewhip the buttercream.
• For the Ganache:
• Chop the chocolate and place in a bowl.
• Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming and small bubbles form around the edges. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let sit 5 minutes. Slowly stir the mixture until smooth, do not mix fast or whip. Add in the honey. Let cool about 15 minutes until slightly thickened before using. You don't want it to runny or to firm
• For assembly:
• Unwrap one cake at a time, thaw for about 10 minutes and then carefully cut in half with a sharp long knife. Repeat with all layers making 8 thin cake layers.
• Place one layer half on a cake circle on top of a cake plate or cake turntable. Spread a ¼" thick even layer of buttercream with an offset spatula. Place another cake half on top. Pipe a ¼' thick circle of buttercream around the edges. Spread a very thin layer of the buttercream in the middle. Spoon in some of the raspberry filling until there is an even layer, about 3-4 tbsp. Place another cake layer on top. Repeat alternating layers of chocolate and vanilla cakes, the buttercream only filling and the thin buttercream and raspberry filling. Ending with a layer of cake and make sure the layers are all even. Chill about 20 minutes. Once the cake is slightly chilled spread a thin, even layer of buttercream with an offset spatula around and on top the cake. This is the crumb coat. Chill again 20-30 minutes. Finished frosting the cake with the remaining buttercream in an even layer around the sides and top, smoothing as you go. To make it super smooth heat an offset spatula in hot water, dry off and go around the sides in the same manner as the buttercream. It doesn't have to be perfectly smooth. Chill again to set the buttercream. Once the buttercream is set, spread the ganache over the top with a small offset slowly making your way to the edges of the top and push a little of the ganache over at a time in random places to let it drip down the sides. You can vary the length of the drips with how much ganache you spread over. It will firm up. To cut perfect slices have the cake completely chilled, and heat up a long sharp knife. I keep the knife in a pot of boiling water. Wipe the blade dry and slice down from the top, once at the bottom pull the knife straight back towards you. Rinse the knife off and heat again. Dry and finish cutting the slice. Use a pie or cake server to carefully remove the slice from the cake. Repeat with remaining slices. Serve cake at room temperature.

TUXEDO CAKE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray 4 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Prepare the white cake layers. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, water, oil, and egg whites until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Divide the white cake batter into two of the prepared cake pans. Bake for 26 to 31 minutes. The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool in the pans for 15 minutes and then remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely before assembling the cake.
• Prepare the chocolate cake layers. In a large mixing bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Divide the chocolate cake batter into two of the prepared cake pans. Bake for 26 to 31 minutes. The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool in the pans for 15 minutes and then remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely before assembling the cake.
• Make the buttercream. In a large mixing bowl fitted with a wire whisk, combine 4 cups of the powdered sugar, 1 cup of the butter, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla extract.
• Beat well to combine. Add the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired spreadable consistency is achieved. Remove 1/3 of the white buttercream frosting to a bowl.
• To the remaining 2/3 still in the mixing bowl, add the cocoa powder. Beat well to combine. Set aside.
• In another large mixing bowl, fitted with a wire whisk, combine the remaining 4 cups of powdered sugar, remaining 1 cup of butter, and remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat well to combine. Add the milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the desired spreadable consistency is achieved.
• Using a serrated knife, cut the rounded top off of the cakes to make a level surface.
• Place one of the chocolate layers down on a cake stand or serving platter. Top with half of the chocolate buttercream.
• Stack one of the white cake layers on top . Frost with about 1/4 of the white buttercream.
• Place the other chocolate cake layer on top. Frost with the remaining chocolate buttercream.
• Place the last white layer on top. Frost the top and the sides of the cake with the remaining white buttercream. Refrigerate until the buttercream is set, at least an hour.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the semisweet chocolate and whipping cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.
• Pour the ganache mixture on top of the chilled cake and allow it to drip down the sides of the cake.
• Decorate the top of the cake with grated white chocolate or white chocolate curls. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Slice and serve.

STRAWBERRY TUXEDO CAKE RECIPE (VIDEO)

Steps:

• Prepare the cake layers first. Preheat the oven to 350F/177C and line the bottom of 2, 8-inch (20-cm) pans with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar and vanilla for a few minutes, until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in the milk but do not mix.
• In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder and salt. Sift the dry ingredients into the batter and mix by hand, just until the dry ingredient are incorporated. Separate the batter in half. Into the second half, add the cocoa powder and melted chocolate, then mix until well combined. Pour the batters into the prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the layers to cool completely, then level the tops if needed and cut in half with a long, serrated knife.
• Once the layers are cooled, prepare the cheesecake filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and sour cream for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture is smooth. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure no clumps of cheese remain. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix again for a minute.
• In a small ramekin, prepare the gelatin mixture. Combine the unflavored gelatin and water, stirring until the gelatin is absorbed. Microwave the mixture for 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until the gelatin is dissolved. Pour the hot gelatin directly into the filling and mix it in right away. Divide the batter into two separate mixing bowls.
• Into one mixing bowl, add the melted dark chocolate; into the second bowl, add the melted white chocolate. Use a mixer or whisk to mix the chocolate into the batter.
• Assemble the cake in an 8-inch springform pan (or corresponding size pan). Begin with the chocolate cake layer. Soak the first half generously with chocolate sauce (or melted chocolate) and add a layer of sliced strawberries. Top with the second half and repeat the process. If using an acetate cake collar, insert it into the pan, then pour in the chocolate cheesecake filling. Spread the filling evenly to the edges, then top with the first vanilla cake layer.
• Soak the vanilla cake layer with caramel sauce, then add a layer of strawberries and repeat. Add the white chocolate cheesecake filling on top last and use an offset spatula to level the top. Place the cake into the refrigerator and allow it to set for at least 6 hours, or best overnight.
• Once cake is set, use a cake spatula to gently transfer the cake onto a stand. Keep the cake wrapped with the acetate cake collar and remove the plastic once the cake has been transferred.
• For the Chocolate Glaze: heat the heavy cream on the stove top or in a microwave-safe glass bowl/cup until it's hot. Add the chocolate chips and allow the chips to sit for a few minutes, melting. Then, using a spoon, stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth. If glaze is too thick, add HOT heavy cream. Allow the glaze to cool for a few minutes if it's too hot, then pour over your cake, pouring from the center and spreading to the edges with a spatula. Alternatively, transfer the glaze into a pastry bag and drizzle down sides first, then fill center.
• Allow the chocolate to set for about 15 minutes, then add the 'Berry Whipped Cream Frosting'. You can also use regular whipped cream for this recipe. To make regular whipped cream, simply whisk together the chilled cream, sugar and vanilla on high speed for 4 to 5 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Garnish with additional strawberries, if desired.
• Keep cake refrigerated until ready to serve; it can be left at room temperature for up to 2 hours.

CHOCOLATE TUXEDO CAKE

Steps:

• White Cheesecake Layer:
• Beat cream cheese with confectioners sugar until smooth. Blend in sour cream, vanilla extract and white chocolate.
• Stir the gelatin into the cold water in a small saucepan and allow mixture to stand several minutes to soften. Then heat mixture gently over a low setting until thoroughly dissolved. Cool briefly, then blend into the cream cheese mixture.
• Line bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with foil, then coat pan and foil well with a nonstick spray. Pour mixture into prepared pan, cover top of pan and chill until firm.
• This cheesecake layer can be prepared up to two days in advance, and held in the refrigerator.
• Chocolate Layers:.
• Melt chocolate chips in a small heavy gauge saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Preheat oven to 350F and arrange rack to the center position. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• Cream the butter with the sugar until very light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and the cooled, melted chocolate. Whisk the flour with the baking soda and salt and gradually stir into the batter. Blend in the sour cream and divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
• Bake at 350F about 25 minutes or until layers spring back when lightly pressed in their centers. Cool layers in pans 10 minutes, then loosen and turn out onto a rack to complete cooling. Makes Two 9-inch layers
• Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting:
• Melt chocolate chips and butter in a small, heavy gauge saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and cool 10 minutes.
• Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract. Gradually add confectioners sugar, beating until frosting is smooth.
• Assemble the Cake:
• Arrange one of the cooled chocolate cake layers in center of a cake plate, top side down. Placing top side (because of its moist surface) down will help to secure cake to plate, preventing layers from slipping after cake is assembled.
• Release rim of the springform pan. Holding cheesecake in one hand and chocolate cake layer (on plate) in other hand, quickly invert chocolate layer (plate and all) on top of the cheesecake. Quickly flip the two, now attached layers back over, so chocolate layer is again on bottom. Now, you can easily remove springform pan bottom from (now top) of cheesecake layer.
• Arrange the remaining chocolate cake layer (top side down) on top of cheesecake layer. Using a long sharp knife and a slight sawing motion, carefully cut around rim of cheesecake layer to make it even with chocolate layers.
• Frost sides and top of cake and serve. The cheesecake layer will hold at room temperature several hours.
• For best results, serve cake within 3 hours of assembling.
• Refrigeration will cause the frosting to loose its beautiful sheen.
• Makes one, three layer, 9-inch round cake.

KETO TUXEDO CAKE - COSTCO COPYCAT RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the butter and the sweetener. Beat on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until the mixture is pale yellow, light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time until incorporated into a curdled-looking thin batter. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and teaspoon salt. With the mixer at medium speed, add the flour mixture a little at a time to the egg mixture until combined - add the vanilla extract. Pour the batter into a 8 x 8-inch square baking pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
• Bake, rotating once during cooking, until the top springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Slide a small knife around the edges to release and invert the cake and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to cool completely. Slice the cake in half and set it in the freezer until ready to use.
• Whisk together the oil and the eggs and then add all the remaining ingredients and stir to incorporate. Spread the mixture into a loaf pan that has been greased well or lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool and dice into small cubes. Set the brownies to the side or freeze until ready to use.
• Bloom the chocolate by combining the hot water and the cocoa powder and set it aside to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate in the microwave (30-second interval, stir and repeat for 15-second intervals until the chocolate melts).
• In a clean bowl, whisk the heavy cream, sweetener, and salt at medium speed for about 1 minute (or until it just begins to thicken). Increase the speed to high and whip until soft peaks form. Whisk the bloomed cocoa powder with the melted chocolate. Using a whisk, whisk 1/3 rd of the whipped cream mixture into the chocolate mixture to lighten the mixture. Then, using a rubber spatula, fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white remains. Place the mousse in the fridge.
• In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water - let sit for 5 minutes. While waiting, place the white chocolate in a small bowl. Heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream to simmer (either in a saucepan or in the microwave) and add in the gelatin mixture and stir until fully dissolved. Pour the cream mixture over the white chocolate and whisk until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Cool to room temperature stirring occasionally (about 5-8 minutes)
• In a clean bowl, whisk the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream at medium speed for 1 minute and then increase to high speed until soft peaks form. Using a whisk, whisk 1/3 rd of the whipped cream mixture into the white chocolate mixture to lighten the mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white remains
• Place the mousse in the fridge.
• Take a high-rimmed loaf pan (or line a pan with acetate or aluminum foil to form a collar above the top rim) and line it with a parchment paper sling (this will allow for easy removal of the cake)
• Place one of the cake layers on the bottom of the pan. Spread the chocolate mousse over the cake and sprinkle the brownies over the mousse. Next, spread the white chocolate mousse over the brownies followed by the remaining cake layer
• Place in the fridge to set (at LEAST 3 hours but preferably overnight)
• When ready to serve, remove the acetate or aluminum foil collard and use the parchment sling to remove the cake from the loaf pan. Slice and enjoy!

TUXEDO CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch x 2-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans. Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until combined. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. With mixer still on low, add the coffee and stir just to combine, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack and cool completely. Black ganache: Put whipped cream into a stainless steel saucepan and put it on low heat. When its hot, add the chocolate pieces and let it rest for 1 minute, then stir with a whisk until chocolate has melted and becomes shiny and creamy. Allow the ganache to cool in the freezer for approx. 15 minutes. When cool, beat the ganache cream with an electric mixer until it becomes fluffy and pale. White and cream ganache cream ganache for cake dressed: Follow the same procedure as for the black ganache cream! If you want, you can make one single black ganache cream, but keep about a quarter for covering the cake. Assembling the cake: Place the 1st cake layer (the sponge) on a plate, add the black ganache and level it well. If it seems soft,refrigerate the cake for aprox. 30 min. Over the black ganache cream, add the second layer of the white ganache and refrigerate as well, then put the second layer of cake (the sponge)and level the cake well with the remaining ganache.9Aprox. ¼ from the black ganache) Introduces the cake in the refrigerator until the frosting is ready. Glaze: (frosting) read more on http://gabrielacuisine.ro

TUXEDO CAKE ~ COSTCO COPY CAT RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare 1- ⅛ sheet pan with pan grease & parchment paper liner for the fudge brownies recipe
• Prepare 1- ¼ sheet pan with pan grease & parchment paper liner for the chocolate cake recipe
• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• First mix the chocolate cake recipe as per the instructions on that post and bake in the prepared ¼ sheet pan for approximately 25-30 minutes or when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs
• Meanwhile prepare the fudge brownie recipe as per the instructions on that post being very careful with the math on both recipes since you are halving both to accommodate this smaller recipe.
• Bake the brownie batter in the prepared ⅛ sheet pan for 20 minutes or when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, not raw batter.
• Cool the cake & the brownies fully and then line your large loaf pan with plastic wrap.
• Cut the cake to fit in the bottom and use the remaining for the top layer.
• Cut the cooled brownie into small chunks
• Reserve both the cake lined loaf pan and the brownie chunks in the refrigerator until needed.
• Prepare the vanilla bean mousse by combining the vanilla bean pod (scraped of its seeds) with the plant milk and the agar in a medium sauce pot
• Bring to a boil and then remove the vanilla bean pod *rinse & dry it off and place in a bowl of sugar for vanilla sugar!
• Pour the hot milk mixture over the vegan white chocoalte in a large mixing bowl & whisk smooth
• Let it cool slightly but not to cold or it will set too much *see video visual for clarification
• Meanwhile prepare your meringue with the aquafaba by whipping it with the cream of tartar to foamy.
• Once it start to gain strength and gets thicker and glassy add the sugar very slowly and keep whipping until it is firm glossy stiff peaks.
• Next whip the vegan whipping cream of your choice to medium peaks
• Fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate vanilla bean mousse base and then gently fold in the aquafaba.
• Pour the mousse into the prepared loaf pan with the cake lining and sprinkle the brownie chunks over top
• Refrigerate to set while you prepare the chocolate mousse layer
• Melt the vegan semi sweet chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave.
• Sprinkle the agar powder over the hot coffee bring it to a boil and then keep it warm in a pan of hot water to prevent it from setting.
• Whip the coconut fat from the tops of the cans of coconut milk to medium peaks
• Then prepare the aquafaba by whipping the bean liquid in a high speed balloon whip stand mixer with the cream of tartar until thick & glossy, slowly add the sugar
• Whisk the warm agar/coffee into the chocolate and then cool slightly but not to cold
• Fold in the whipped coconut cream, then fold in the whipped aqaufaba.
• Immediately pour over the vanilla bean mousse layer & brownie chunks in the pan
• Top with the remaining cake and refrigerate everything overnight or freeze for 4 hours to set completely
• Unmold the cake and then glaze the top with ganache icing and a decoration of white chocoalte striping if desired