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Opera Cake

A classic French dessert made with layers of almond sponge cake, coffee buttercream, and chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 4 large eggs
  • 100 g sugar
  • 100 g almond flour
  • 30 g all-purpose flour
  • 30 g butter melted
Coffee Buttercream
  • 200 g butter softened
  • 200 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp coffee strong brewed
Chocolate Ganache
  • 200 g dark chocolate chopped
  • 100 ml heavy cream

Method
 

Prepare Cake Layers
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a baking pan.
  2. Whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Fold in almond flour and all-purpose flour.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.
Make Coffee Buttercream
  1. Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  2. Add brewed coffee and mix until well combined.
Prepare Chocolate Ganache
  1. Heat heavy cream in a double boiler until just simmering.
  2. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Cut the cooled cake into layers. Spread coffee buttercream between layers.
  2. Pour chocolate ganache over the top and let it set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving for best flavor.

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