Classic Opera Cake
"My favorite French dessert. This scrumptious classic Opera Cake recipe is composed of 7 layers of cake, chocolate, and coffee flavored french buttercream..."
INGREDIENTS
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For Joconde Sponge
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3/4 cup Confectioners Sugar
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1 cup Almond Flour
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1/4 cup Cake Flour
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3 Eggs
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3 Egg Whites
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3 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
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3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
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For Coffee Syrup
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1/4 cup Water
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1/4 cup Sugar
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1 tablespoon Instant Coffee Powder
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For Coffee Flavored French Buttercream
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1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter (cubed and at room temperature)
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1 cup Water
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1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
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3 Egg Yolks
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2 tablespoons Strong Black Coffee (cooled )
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For Chocolate Ganache
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1/3 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate (chopped)
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1/3 cup Heavy Cream
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For Opera Glaze
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1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate (chopped)
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1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
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Assembly
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1/4 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate (melted)
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