Elegant Opera Cake: A Decadent French Dessert

Begin by making a joconde sponge cake by whisking together 4 eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of almond flour.

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Fold in 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of melted butter, then spread the batter on a baking sheet and bake until golden.

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Prepare coffee syrup by dissolving 2 tablespoons of sugar in 1/2 cup of strong coffee.

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Layer the sponge cake with coffee syrup, chocolate ganache, and coffee buttercream, repeating until you have three layers.

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Chill the assembled cake for several hours or overnight to set.

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Once set, trim the edges and glaze the top with a chocolate ganache.

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Use a knife dipped in hot water to slice the cake into squares

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Then serve and enjoy!

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