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Opera Cake
A classic French layered cake of almond joconde, coffee syrup, ganache, and coffee buttercream.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 12~480 kcal🇫🇷 French🌍 Full translation
70 min prep 20 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep1 h 10 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
12 servings
Quick:
Kek
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Almond flour
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Flour
- 5 Eggs
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Granulated sugar
Krema
- 220 g Butter
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Powdered sugar
Şurup
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Strong coffee
Ganaj
- 220 g Dark chocolate
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Cream
Üzeri
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Cocoa
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare a thin joconde sponge batter with almond flour, flour, eggs, and sugar.
- 2
Bake the batter on a wide tray in a 200°C oven for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Warm the strong coffee and set it aside as syrup.
- 4
Melt the chocolate with the cream and make a smooth ganache.
- 5
Beat the butter and powdered sugar with part of the coffee until creamy.
- 6
Cut the cake into three pieces and build thin layers with coffee syrup, cream, and ganache.
- 7
Chill the cake for 30 minutes and finish the top with cocoa.
30 min30:00
💡 Tip: Do not make the layers thick; opera cake gets its elegant look from thin, even layers.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in small rectangular slices with unsweetened espresso.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
9
g protein
40
g carbs
32
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 33%Fat 60%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Opera Cake make?
This recipe serves 12.How long does Opera Cake take?
Prep 70 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Opera Cake difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Opera Cake have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 40g, fat: 32g.Which allergens does Opera Cake contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Opera Cake belong to?
This recipe belongs to French cuisine.How many ingredients does Opera Cake need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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