Description
Christmas Opera Cake is a festive dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season in every delightful bite. This elegant cake features layers of moist almond sponge, rich chocolate ganache, and velvety coffee buttercream, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this showstopper not only tastes divine but also serves as a stunning centerpiece on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 oz dark chocolate (high-quality)
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two baking pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine almond flour and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fluffy. Fold in melted butter until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chopped dark chocolate; stir until smooth.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually mix in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then add brewed coffee until fluffy.
- Once cakes are cooled, layer them alternately with ganache and buttercream, finishing with ganache on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg