Opera Cake
Opera Cake is a decadent French dessert that masterfully layers moist almond sponge cake, luscious coffee syrup, smooth coffee buttercream, and rich dark chocolate ganache. Perfect for celebrations or simply to impress friends, each slice offers an exquisite blend of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to a Parisian café. With its elegant presentation, Opera Cake is not just a treat but an experience worth savoring.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (for syrup)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour and sugar. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; combine with dry ingredients. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For coffee syrup, heat equal parts water and sugar until dissolved; mix in brewed coffee to taste.
- For ganache, bring heavy cream to a boil, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Beat softened butter and mix in powdered sugar along with cooled coffee syrup for the buttercream.
- Slice cooled sponge layers in half horizontally. Layer sponge with coffee syrup, buttercream, and ganache until assembled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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