Description
Indulge in the heavenly layers of Tuxedo Cake, where rich chocolate meets creamy vanilla. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. With its stunning appearance and delightful flavor combination, Tuxedo Cake is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories. Easy to make yet visually striking, this cake will become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat unsalted butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar until light and airy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients alternately with heavy cream; stir until just mixed.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar together for frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg