Classic French Opera Cake
The classic opera cake takes some making, but it is so worth the effort. Follow the recipe's instructions carefully, it is easier than you think.
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- Serves: 16 persons
Ingredients
- For the Almond Cake:
- 6large egg whites, room temperature
- 2tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2cups ground, blanched almonds
- 2 ¼cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 6large eggs
- ½cup all-purpose flour
- 3tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- For the Coffee Buttercream:
- 2tablespoons instant espresso
- 2tablespoons water, boiling
- 1cup granulated sugar
- 3tablespoons water
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1egg
- 1egg yolk
- 14tablespoons butter at room temperature
- For the Dark Chocolate Ganache:
- ½cups whole milk
- ¼cup heavy cream
- 8ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 4tablespoons butter, room temperature
- For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 5ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- ½cup butter