Elegant Parisian layer cake with almond sponge, coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache.

Preparation
90 min.
Baking Time
15 min.
Servings
12
Difficulty
Hard
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Instructions

1

Bake the almond sponge cake in three thin layers until golden and springy to touch.

2

Brush each sponge layer generously with coffee syrup while still warm.

3

Beat butter until light, gradually add sugar and egg yolks, then fold in cooled espresso.

4

Layer: sponge, coffee buttercream, then chocolate ganache.

5

Continue layering sponge, buttercream and ganache until all components are used.

6

Cover the entire cake with a smooth chocolate glaze for the signature glossy finish.

7

Use melted chocolate or gold leaf to write 'Opéra' on top of the glazed cake.

Ingredients

12 Servings
  • Joconde Sponge: 200g almond flour 1
  • powdered sugar 200 g
  • eggs 6
  • plain flour 30 g
  • butter 30 g
  • Coffee Buttercream: 200g butter 1
  • sugar 150 g
  • egg yolks 3
  • espresso 2 EL
  • Ganache: 200g dark chocolate 1
  • heavy cream 200 ml
  • Coffee syrup 1

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