Opera cake is one of those baking projects that will make you feel like a pastry chef superstar. Coffee- soaked almond cake, ...
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How Opera Cake Got Its Name

Saying opera cake is delicious doesn't do it justice at all. The delicate almond sponge layers -- known as joconde -- rich ...
The opera cake is a French classic consisting of six layers; a rotation of ganache, coffee buttercream and almond sponge cake soaked in coffee, topped with a chocolate glaze. Like many beloved ...
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for convection (350°F/177°C for conventional) and grease a 6" square cake pan (or multiple pans as needed for six layers). 2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, 1 ...