Mystis 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:

• 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!