Opera Cake
Opera cake is a luxurious French dessert made of layers of almond sponge, coffee buttercream, and chocolate ganache, perfect for special occasions.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 120 g powdered sugar
- 100 g almond flour
- 40 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g unsalted butter melted
- 150 g unsalted butter softened (for buttercream)
- 200 g powdered sugar for buttercream
- 60 ml brewed coffee for buttercream
- 200 g dark chocolate chopped (for ganache)
- 200 ml heavy cream for ganache
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and powdered sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold in almond flour and all-purpose flour until combined.
- Add melted butter and mix until smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden and springy to the touch.
- Allow the sponge to cool completely, then cut into three equal rectangles.
- Prepare the coffee buttercream by beating softened butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add brewed coffee gradually and mix until fluffy.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until just boiling, then pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then let it cool slightly before assembling.
- Layer the sponge, buttercream, and ganache, repeating for three layers.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1g