Best 6 Tuxedo Angel Food Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the heavenly delight of our Tuxedo Angel Food Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines two classic desserts into one unforgettable experience. This towering cake features a light and airy angel food cake base, generously filled with a rich and creamy chocolate mousse, and adorned with a luscious chocolate ganache glaze.

This recipe collection offers three variations of this exquisite cake, each with its own unique twist. The Classic Tuxedo Angel Food Cake is a timeless delight, featuring a traditional chocolate mousse filling and a semisweet chocolate ganache glaze. The White Chocolate Raspberry Tuxedo Angel Food Cake introduces a burst of fruity sweetness with a white chocolate raspberry mousse filling and a white chocolate ganache glaze. And for those who love a touch of decadence, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Tuxedo Angel Food Cake combines a luscious chocolate peanut butter mousse filling with a dark chocolate ganache glaze.

These Tuxedo Angel Food Cakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making them perfect for special occasions, celebrations, or as a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring your tuxedo cake turns out perfectly.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Even though there are just a few ingredients in this simple cake, there are also a few techniques that will make or break it. First, be sure to use the correct pan -- an angel food cake pan -- and do not grease it. Additionally, superfine sugar, sifted cake flour and perfectly whipped egg whites are key components that set you up for success -- and set this cake apart from the rest.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 cups superfine sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
12 large egg whites, at room temperature (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups bleached cake flour (not self-rising), such as Swan's Down, sifted (177 grams) (see Cook's Note)
Berries and whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Whisk the sugar, cream of tartar and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Add the egg whites and 2 tablespoons water to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment. Beat on low speed until the whites are foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium and slowly sprinkle in the sugar mixture (this should take about 3 minutes). Watching closely, continue beating until medium-soft peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes longer. (You want the mixture to droop when lifted out of the bowl. If the peaks stand straight up, you have taken it too far and the cake will sink during baking). Add the vanilla and mix until just combined.
  • Remove the mixing bowl from the stand and working in three additions, very gently fold the flour into the egg whites until just incorporated. Spoon the batter into an ungreased 10-inch footed angel food cake pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake until the top is golden and springs back when touched and a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and place the cake upside-down on a wire rack to cool completely in the pan, about 3 hours.
  • Run a knife or a small offset spatula around the edges of the pan and gently tap it on the counter until it releases from the pan. Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the cake -- a regular knife will smash it. Serve with berries and whipped cream.

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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Bring a dramatic-looking Tuxedo Cake to any special occasion. This chocolate Tuxedo Cake with white frosting and chocolate glaze is an elegant dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
1/4 cup milk
1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
6 cups powdered sugar
3 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate
1/2 of 8-oz. tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (Do not thaw.)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round cake layers, blending dry pudding mix and milk into batter before pouring into prepared pans. (Batter will be thick.) Cool cakes 10 min.; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in sugar. Make chocolate curls from 1 oz. each semi-sweet and white chocolates (see tip); refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cut each cake layer horizontally in half. Stack on plate, spreading 3/4 cup cream cheese frosting between each layer. Spread remaining frosting onto top and side of cake.
  • Microwave COOL WHIP and remaining semi-sweet chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min., stirring after 1 min.; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Cool 5 min. Pour over cake, letting excess drip down side. Garnish with chocolate curls. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 79 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 64 g, Protein 5 g

TUXEDO CAKE



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From the chocolate cake to the chocolate filling to the chocolate buttercream, this cake is a chocolate lover's dream come true!

Provided by Kelsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h38m

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs (at room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups warm coffee (or substitute flat cola)
4 ounces semisweet chocolate (finely chopped)
1/2 cup + 3/4 cup heavy cream (divided and very cold)
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 ounces white chocolate
4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment, spray the parchment with more cooking spray, and set pans aside.
  • Combine the sugar, butter, and oil in a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then slowly add the coffee (or flat cola) until just incorporated. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until the cakes spring back when touched gently with your fingertip.
  • Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes then invert cakes onto the rack and peel off parchment paper. Let cake cool completely before proceeding. (Once cooled you can wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 1 day.)
  • Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Place 1/2 cup of the heavy cream in a small saucepan set over medium heat and bring cream to a simmer. Do not allow to boil. Pour hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 3 minutes. Add the corn syrup then whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Let stand at room temperature until cool but not firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Place sugar and the remaining 3/4 cup of heavy cream in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set to high speed until the cream holds soft peaks. Stir one quarter of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture using a rubber spatula until combined. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream.
  • Microwave white chocolate at 50% power in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Allow to cool for several minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in melted white chocolate until combined. Add powdered sugar and salt and beat on low speed until combined. Turn mixer to high and beat until very fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until very smooth and creamy. Turn mixer to low and beat in cocoa powder, then gradually beat in 4 cups of powdered sugar. Beat 1 to 2 minutes more. Add 3 tablespoons of milk, vanilla, espresso powder (if using), and salt and beat to combine. Turn mixer to medium and beat until frosting is smooth. Add additional powdered sugar if frosting is too thin or additional milk if it is too thick.
  • Trim the tops of the cake layers so they're even-a long serrated knife is your best choice of utensil here. Place 1 cake layer on a cake circle. Fit a pastry bag with a 1/2-inch round tip and fill the bag with about 1 cup of frosting.
  • Spread half of the white chocolate filling over the top of the cake-don't go all the way to the edge of the cake. Pipe two lines of frosting around the edge of the cake. (This is the dam that will hold your mousse inside the cake.) Place a little less than half of the chocolate mousse on top of the white chocolate filling. You want enough to fill in the dam but not so much to overflow. Make sure the mousse reaches the edge of the buttercream, then smooth the top of the mousse. Refrigerate cake layer for 20 minutes.
  • Repeat the filling instructions from the previous layer. You may not be able to use all of the mousse; keep the remainder as a well-deserved treat. Again refrigerate cake for 20 minutes.
  • Top with the remaining cake layer and. Frost cake with chocolate buttercream, then refrigerate the cake while you make the glaze.
  • Place the chocolate in a small heat-proof bowl. Heat the glaze in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to steam. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 3 minutes. Whisk until mixture is smooth. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes (until it's thick but still pourable) then pour over the frosted cake. Alternatively, you can pour the glaze into a plastic squeeze bottle and squeeze a circle of glaze around the edge of the cake. Squeeze a little more glaze out in some places to create drips. Pour the remaining glaze over the cake and smooth the top. Refrigerate to set the glaze then slice and serve.

TUXEDO CAKE



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This cake is sooooooooo delicious :)

Provided by melinda talbott

Categories     Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
1 pkg (3.9 oz.) jello-o chocolate instant pudding mix
1 1/2 pkg (8 oz. each) philadelphia cream cheese, softened
1/2 c butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
6 c powdered sugar
1/2 of 8-oz tub cool whip whipped thopping (do not thaw)
2 oz baker's semi sweet chocolate

Steps:

  • 1. HEAT over to 350 degress. PREPARE cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round cake layers, blending dry pudding mix into batter before pouring into prepared pans. Cool 10 min. Loosen cakes from sides of pans with knife. Invert onto wire racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
  • 2. MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in sugar.
  • 3. CUT each cake layer horizontally in half. Stack on plate, spreading 3/4 cup cream cheese frosting between each layer. Spread remaining frosting onto top and side of cake.
  • 4. MICROWAVE COOL WHIP and chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min., stirring after 1 min.; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Cool 5 min. Pour over cake, letting excess drip down side. Store cake in refrigerator.

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

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the cake batter to come together smoothly.
  • Use a light touch when folding the egg whites into the batter. Overmixing can cause the cake to be tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake, as this will dry out the cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • For a smooth, even frosting, use a piping bag or a spatula to spread it over the cake.

Conclusion:

The tuxedo angel food cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor that is sure to please everyone. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this cake at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your cake turns out perfect.

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