Best 6 Tuxedo Cake Recipes

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In the realm of desserts, tuxedo cake stands as a masterpiece, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the senses. This delectable treat, adorned with a contrasting black and white exterior, is not merely a cake; it's an experience that promises a journey through layers of rich chocolate and airy vanilla sponge, complemented by velvety smooth frosting and a touch of indulgence. From its humble origins to its transformation into a modern classic, tuxedo cake has earned its place as a beloved dessert, perfect for any occasion. As we embark on this culinary adventure, let's unravel the secrets behind this iconic cake and discover the perfect recipe that will allow you to recreate this masterpiece in your very own kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TUXEDO CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake

Yield 12 people

Number Of Ingredients 26

Black ganache:
200 g dark chocolate (55% cocoa)
200 ml whipped cream
White ganache:
200 gr white chocolate
200 ml whipped cream
Ganache for covering the cake;
125 g milk chocolate (or dark)
50 g white chocolate (optional)
175 ml whipped cream
Glaze:
100g dark chocolate
100 ml whipped cream
1 tablespoon honey
Butter, for greasing the pans
1¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
2 cups sugar
¾ cups good cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk, shaken
½ cup vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee

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



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This absolutely gorgeous cake was featured in Texas Co-op Magazine and comes from the Texas Hill Country's favorite Bakery--Rather Sweet Bakery and Cafe. It gives very detailed instructions, dont let the long list stop you from trying this cake--it is so worth the effort--just gorgeous!Hope you enjoy.

Provided by Peggy Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
2 cups water
1 cup canola oil
4 cups sugar
1 cup high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
4 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup lyle's golden syrup (*this is imported from britain if you can't find it you can substitute light corn syrup)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1136, Fat 69.7, SaturatedFat 32.9, Cholesterol 225.8, Sodium 500.1, Carbohydrate 124.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 82.3, Protein 10.5

MYSTI'S TUXEDO CAKE



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Beautifully presented, this cake is a chocolate- and cheesecake-lover's dream!

Provided by Mysti

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Time 2h7m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
1 ⅓ cups water
3 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
½ cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
1 tub ready-to-eat cheesecake filling
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round pans.
  • Mix cake mix, water, eggs, and oil together in a bowl until well blended. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 26 to 31 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto clean dishcloths. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and sour cream together in a bowl until well blended. Add whipped topping; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate icing for at least 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Trim top until flat. Spread a thin layer of icing on top. Spread the cheesecake filling on the cake to about 1/2-inch from the edge of the cake. Cover with second cake layer; frost entire cake with the remaining icing.
  • Place chocolate chips in a small bowl.
  • Bring heavy cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; let cool for 1 minute. Pour over the chocolate chips. Add vanilla extract; stir until smooth. Pour immediately on top of the cake, letting some of the mixture slide down the sides of the cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 394.1 mg, Sugar 44.8 g

CHOCOLATE TUXEDO CAKE



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This is my husband's favorite cake. Delicious white chocolate cheesecake layered with moist chocolate cake. I haven't yet tried this recipe, but found it online and will make sometime soon. Preparation time is estimated. http://www.thatsmyhome.com/chocolate/tuxedo-cake.htm

Provided by RachelT

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 974.7, Fat 59.4, SaturatedFat 36.5, Cholesterol 153.5, Sodium 519.1, Carbohydrate 107, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 87.7, Protein 11.9

TUXEDO ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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This is the easy version of an Ina recipe: and I must say very delicious! Give this technique a try using other colors of chocolate too, you will be surprised at the beautiful cakes you can come up with. Use candy disks in different flavors and colors, to suit the holiday.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Chocolate Sauces

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

CAKE:
1 pkg angel food cake mix
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 c coarsely grated semi sweet chocolate
GLAZE
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 c plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven according to package directions. Cake: Make cake according to box direction; adding the vanilla with the water. Beat until thick and shiny. Fold in the chocolate.
  • 2. Pour or spoon evenly into ungreased 10 inch tube pan(angel food cake pan). Smooth top and bake 35-46 minutes until cake springs back when gently touched.
  • 3. Remove cake-invert pan over cooling rack. When cool, run a thin blade knife around cake to remove it from the pan.(center tube too). Place on cake stand or serving plate.
  • 4. glaze: Melt chips in microwave safe dish at 30 second intervals until melted and stir in the cream and stir until smooth. Drizzle warm mixture on cake.

TUXEDO CAKE



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Very easy and decadent dessert. Don't expect to have any leftovers!

Provided by Mysti Tillison

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box dark chocolate or fudge cake mix, baked per box directions
1 pkg pre-made cheesecake filling
1/2 c heavy cream
1/2 pkg high-quality baking milk or semi-sweet chocolate (4 squares)
1 can(s) milk chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Bake cake as directed on box in 2 8" round cake pans. Allow to cool completely.
  • 2. Place first layer on serving dish, and spread ready-made cheesecake filling evenly over layer. This will be a thick layer!
  • 3. Place top layer over cheesecake filling. Frost entire cake with canned frosting.
  • 4. Chop baking chocolate and place in small bowl. Heat heavy cream over low heat until almost boiling, and pour over chocolate. Mix well until smooth. Immediately pour over top of cake and allow some to run down over the sides of cake. Garnish with chocolate-dipped strawberries, if desired.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect tuxedo cake, start with the right cake layers. The recipe provided in the article yields three layers, but you can adjust it to make two or four layers if desired. Ensure that each layer is evenly baked and cooled before assembling the cake.
  • When it comes to frosting, the possibilities are endless. The classic tuxedo cake is typically frosted with a rich chocolate ganache, but you can also opt for cream cheese frosting, vanilla buttercream, or even a combination of flavors. Experiment with different frostings to find the one that suits your taste. Chilling the frosting before spreading it on the cake will make it easier to handle and give it a smoother finish.
  • To create the signature tuxedo design, use a piping bag fitted with a small round tip to pipe straight lines of frosting onto the sides of the cake. Work in sections, starting from the bottom and moving upwards. Use a toothpick or offset spatula to smooth out any imperfections and create a clean, sharp look. For a more dramatic effect, you can also add additional decorations such as chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or edible pearls.
  • Chilling the cake before serving is essential for a neat and clean slice. Place the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if possible. This will help the frosting set and firm up, making it easier to cut and serve. You can also freeze the cake for longer storage, just be sure to thaw it completely before serving.

Conclusion:

The tuxedo cake is a timeless classic that is perfect for any special occasion. With its elegant appearance and delicious flavor, it is sure to impress your guests. By following the tips and tricks provided in this article, you can create a tuxedo cake that is both visually stunning and incredibly tasty. Remember to take your time, have fun, and let your creativity shine through.

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