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Opera Cake Recipe: 5 Layers of Decadent Deliciousness

Opera Cake Recipe
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A classic French dessert made with layers of almond sponge cake, coffee buttercream, and dark chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz almond flour
  • 4 oz powdered sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 oz granulated sugar
  • 4 oz all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour and powdered sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until pale.
  4. Fold in the almond mixture and flour.
  5. Stir in melted butter.
  6. Pour batter into a baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Cool completely before cutting into layers.
  8. Prepare coffee syrup by boiling water and sugar until dissolved.
  9. Make buttercream by beating softened butter until fluffy, then add cooled coffee.
  10. For ganache, heat cream and pour over chocolate, stirring until smooth.
  11. Layer cake with coffee syrup, buttercream, and ganache.
  12. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh coffee for best flavor.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge.

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