Description
A luxurious layered dessert featuring almond sponge cake soaked in coffee syrup, coffee buttercream, and dark chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
- 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine almond flour and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until frothy, then add to the almond flour, mixing until well combined.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Make the coffee syrup by combining brewed coffee and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Let cool.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix in coffee for the buttercream.
- Heat heavy cream until just before boiling, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and whisk until smooth for the ganache.
- Cut the cooled sponge into three rectangles, then layer with coffee syrup, buttercream, and ganache.
- Let the assembled cake set in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with crushed almonds or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
The cake tastes better if made a day in advance. Store wrapped in plastic wrap or air-tight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Opera Cake, French Dessert, Layered Cake, Coffee Cake, Chocolate Cake