Tuxedo Cake

Name: Tuxedo Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*; 1/2 cup (113g/120ml) canola or vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 3/4 cup (180g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (120g/ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (120g/ml) hot water or coffee*; 12 ounces (340g) white chocolate, finely chopped* (three 4-ounce bars); 1/2 cup (120g/ml) heavy cream; 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 4 and 1/2 cups (540g) confectioners’ sugar; 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder*; 1/2 cup (120g/ml) heavy cream or whole milk, at room temperature or slightly warmed; 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup or honey*; 1/8 teaspoon salt; optional for garnish: fresh raspberries and mint

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:25min

Tuxedo cake is the most special and celebratory dessert! It's moist chocolate cake with a thick white ganache filling and dark chocolate fudge frosting.

Updated at: Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:12:44 GMT