Opera Cake Recipe

Opera Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Almond Sponge Cake:

• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

For the Coffee Syrup:

• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)

For the Coffee Buttercream:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder, dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream