Opera Cake Recipe - a rich French dessert, that uses one of the most loved flavor combinations, chocolate and coffee. Opera Cake is consisting of layers of almond sponge cake soaked in coffee syrup, filled with coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate glaze. For an elegant finish its name is written on top of each Opera cake slice and is decorated with gold leaf.To print the recipe check the full recipe on my blog: http://www.homecookingadventure.com/recipes/opera-cake#operacake #Frenchdesserts #homecookingadventure0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Prepare joconde (almond sponge cake)3:07 - Prepare coffee syrup3:36 - Chocolate Croustillant4:26 - Chocolate Ganache4:58 - Coffee Buttercream5:55 - Assemble the cake7:16 - Chocolate Glaze7:48 - Enjoying the resultsIngredientsMakes about 10 servingsJoconde (Almond Sponge Cake)5 eggs, room temperature5 oz (140g) ground almonds (almond flour)5 oz (140g) powdered sugar1/4 cup (30g) flour2 tbsp (30g) butter, melted5 egg whites2 tbsp (30g) sugar1/4 tsp (1g) saltCoffee Syrup2/3 cup (160ml) water1/2 cup (100g) sugar3 tsp (6g) instant coffeeChocolate Croustillant2.5 oz (70g) semisweet chocolate2.5 oz (70g) Paillette FeuilletineChocolate Ganache5.5 oz (160g) semisweet chocolate2/3 cup (160g) whipping creamCoffee Butercream5 egg yolks, room temperature3/4 cup (150g) sugar3 tbsp (45ml) water2 tsp (4g) instant coffee1 1/4 cup (280g) butter, softenedChocolate Glaze7 oz (200g) semisweet chocolate2 tbsp (30ml) canola oilBackground music: https://www.audionetwork.com/browse/m/track/sharing_29514https://www.audionetwork.com/browse/m/track/flower-duet_96149https:https://www.audionetwork.com/browse/m/track/swan_119978https:https://www.audionetwork.com/browse/m/track/morning-sunrise_150048Follow me:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/homecookingadventureINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/homecookingadventurePINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/homecookingadv/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homecookingadventureWEBSITE: http://www.homecookingadventure.com/