Description
Opera Cake is a stunning French dessert that combines layers of almond sponge cake soaked in coffee syrup, rich coffee buttercream, and velvety dark chocolate ganache. This delightful multi-layered cake not only captivates the eye but also tantalizes the taste buds with its rich flavors and satisfying textures. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat at home, this recipe will guide you through creating an impressive dessert that brings a touch of French sophistication to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup caster sugar
- ½ cup strong coffee or espresso (for syrup)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 6 oz dark chocolate (for ganache)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, eggs, and caster sugar until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Brew strong coffee or espresso and mix with sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Let cool.
- Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cooled coffee until smooth and fluffy.
- Cut the cooled sponge into even layers, soak each layer with coffee syrup, and spread an even layer of coffee buttercream on top.
- Melt dark chocolate with heavy cream over low heat until smooth; pour ganache over assembled layers and refrigerate until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg