Opera Cake
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of opera cake, a classic French dessert featuring layers of almond sponge, coffee buttercream, and rich chocolate ganache.
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Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 120 g granulated sugar
- 100 g almond flour
- 30 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g unsalted butter melted
- 100 ml strong brewed coffee
- 50 g granulated sugar for syrup
- 200 g dark chocolate chopped
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 250 g unsalted butter softened
- 300 g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee for buttercream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the almond flour and all-purpose flour.
- Fold in the melted butter until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan.
- Combine brewed coffee and sugar in a saucepan for the syrup, heating until dissolved.
- For the ganache, heat the cream and pour it over the chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
- For the buttercream, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, coffee, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by layering the soaked sponge, ganache, and buttercream.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 1g