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Opera Cake Recipe

Opera Cake Recipe

450kcal
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total 1 hour 55 minutes
This opera cake recipe combines rich flavors and luxurious textures, featuring coffee, chocolate, and almond.
Servings 12 slices
Course Dessert
Cuisine French

Ingredients

For the Almond Sponge
  • 1 cup Almond flour
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 4 large Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Coffee Syrup
  • 1 cup Strong brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Coffee liqueur (optional)
For the Coffee Buttercream
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Strong brewed coffee (cooled)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Dark Chocolate Ganache
  • 8 ounces Dark chocolate (chopped)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
For the Chocolate Glaze
  • 4 ounces Dark chocolate (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Corn syrup

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • saucepan
  • Parchment paper

Method

How to Make Opera Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat the eggs and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until pale and fluffy, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients gently into the egg mixture, then fold in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Combine brewed coffee and granulated sugar in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in coffee liqueur if desired.
  7. Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, followed by brewed coffee and vanilla.
  8. Simmer heavy cream in a saucepan until it bubbles. Remove from heat, add chopped dark chocolate, and stir until smooth.
  9. Cut the cooled almond sponge into three equal layers. Brush the first layer with coffee syrup.
  10. Spread a layer of coffee buttercream over the first sponge, followed by a layer of dark chocolate ganache.
  11. Repeat with the second layer, soaking it with syrup, adding buttercream, then ganache.
  12. Soak the final layer with syrup as well.
  13. Heat additional heavy cream and dark chocolate for the glaze, stirring until completely smooth.
  14. Pour the chocolate glaze over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  15. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve with a flourish!

Nutrition

Serving1sliceCalories450kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein5gFat30gSaturated Fat15gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol60mgSodium150mgPotassium200mgFiber2gSugar30gVitamin A500IUCalcium50mgIron2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries for a stunning presentation.

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