Opera Cake

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of opera cake, a classic French dessert with layers of almond sponge, coffee buttercream, and rich chocolate ganache.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Keyword: opera cake, French dessert, layered cake, coffee cake, chocolate dessert

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 1 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1 cup powdered sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup dark chocolate chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup brewed coffee
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup coffee liqueur

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix almond flour and powdered sugar.
Whisk eggs until frothy and combine with the almond mixture.
Fold in the all-purpose flour gently.
Pour into a lined baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Let the sponge cool completely before cutting into layers.
For the ganache, heat the cream and pour over the chocolate; mix until smooth.
Prepare coffee syrup by mixing brewed coffee and liqueur with sugar.
Assemble layers: soak sponge in syrup, spread buttercream, then ganache.
Repeat layers, finishing with ganache on top and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 1g