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Tuxedo Cake Costco Copy Cat Recipe

Tuxedo Cake Costco Copy Cat Recipe
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Indulge in this decadent Tuxedo Cake inspired by the famous Costco version. Layers of moist chocolate cake sandwiched between rich white and dark chocolate mousses, topped with a glossy ganache. A show-stopping dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

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For the chocolate cake layers:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the white chocolate mousse:

  • 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the dark chocolate mousse:

  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the ganache topping:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Mix buttermilk, hot water, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  4. Blend batter: Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Bake.
  5. Make mousses: Melt white and dark chocolates separately. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla, fold in melted chocolates.
  6. Assemble cake: Layer chocolate cake with dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate mousse, and repeat. Chill.
  7. Prepare ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate and butter, stir until smooth. Pour over cake.
  8. Chill and serve: Refrigerate until set before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
  • Assemble in a springform pan for clean layers.
  • Cake can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.

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