Opera Cake: Indulgent Layers of Coffee and Chocolate Bliss
Delight in the rich, layered flavors of Opera Cake, a classic French dessert combining coffee and chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Beat in the eggs, coffee, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a lined cake pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Once baked, let it cool completely before layering with cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use darker chocolate.
- Let the cake sit overnight for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Opera Cake, Coffee Cake, Chocolate Cake, French Dessert