Description
Indulge in this exquisite Opera cake recipe, a delightful dessert that combines layers of almond sponge, coffee syrup, and rich chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 1/4 cup water (for syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour and powdered sugar. Add eggs and granulated sugar, whisking until well combined.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder, then gently fold into the almond mixture.
- Slowly add the melted butter, mixing until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water to make the syrup. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the coffee and coffee liqueur (if using). Let cool.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just boiling. Pour over the chopped chocolate in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Once the cake is cooled, slice it into three equal layers. Place one layer on a serving platter and brush with the coffee syrup.
- Spread a layer of ganache over the first cake layer, then repeat with the second layer. Top with the final layer of cake and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond flour with an equal amount of all-purpose flour.
- Add a layer of whipped cream between the cake layers for extra richness and a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg