Opera cake: The Indulgent Treat That Elevates Your Baking Skills
Discover the exquisite layers of Opera Cake, a timeless dessert that combines coffee, chocolate, and almond flavor.
- 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
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Combine both mixtures gently and pour into the pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool and cut into layers.
- Prepare chocolate ganache by melting chocolate and mixing with cream.
- Layer the cake with coffee syrup and chocolate ganache.
- Chill before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Experiment with different flavorings in the ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Opera Cake, baking, dessert, indulgent treat