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Opera Cake

Heavenly Opera Cake: Luxurious Layers You Can Master

Dive into the indulgent experience of our Opera Cake, where rich coffee and chocolate meet heavenly layers.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Joconde (Almond Sponge)
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 200 grams Ground Almonds (Almond Flour) can substitute with all-purpose if needed
  • 180 grams Powdered Sugar
  • 30 grams Flour can use all-purpose flour
  • 60 grams Butter melted
For the Coffee Ganache
  • 200 grams Dark Chocolate high-quality
  • 200 ml Heavy Cream
  • 50 ml Coffee Liqueur optional
For the Coffee Buttercream
  • 250 grams Unsalted Butter softened
  • 500 grams Powdered Sugar
  • 100 ml Brewed Coffee cooled
For Assembly and Decoration
  • 100 grams Chocolate Glaze
  • 50 ml Additional Coffee Syrup

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Cake Mold

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Opera Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat eggs and powdered sugar together until pale and fluffy, then fold in ground almonds, flour, and melted butter.
  3. Spread the Joconde batter on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  4. Heat heavy cream until boiling, then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and add coffee liqueur.
  5. Beat softened butter, add powdered sugar, and finally incorporate cooled brewed coffee to create buttercream.
  6. Assemble the cake by layering joconde, soaking with coffee syrup, and alternating ganache and buttercream layers.
  7. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours, then pour over chocolate glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for best texture. Experiment with different liqueurs for flavor variations.

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