Opera Cake
Indulge in the rich and sophisticated flavors of opera cake, a classic French dessert that combines layers of almond sponge cake, coffee buttercream, and chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
- 100 g almond flour
- 100 g sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 40 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 200 g unsalted butter softened
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee
- 150 g dark chocolate chopped
- 150 ml heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
- Add melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Allow the sponge to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
- For the coffee buttercream, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add brewed coffee and mix until well combined.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating the cream and pouring it over the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering the sponge, coffee buttercream, and ganache, repeating until all components are used.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 25gFiber: 1g
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