Double Layer Classic French Opera Cake

March 10, 2016
Opera cake is a French most loved dessert. Opera cake consists of layers of almond sponge soaked in coffee syrup, chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache, and chocolate glaze.
Opera cake masterchef recipe


Birthday Cake for my BOY

It is not easy to find a suitable birthday cake for my boy or boys in general.

The cake has to be bold in color and shape. Flavors ought to be strong.

A long task ahead...

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It is not just a cake, it is an Opera Cake! 

After much research, being apprehensive of executing the task, I opted to bake my son, a French decadent, most loved dessert, an Opera Cake.

Phew!!!! I can NOW take a breather.
Thought this post would never make it to the blog.

You'll understand why when you reach the end... ;P

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Happy Birthday, Son





My son turned 21!!!!


I just couldn't believe it either that he is TWENTY-One years of age!!! If I can have my way, I don't want them to grow at all, stay forever in a time capsule as a 1 or 2-year-old... just not 21!

Being 21 is a huge milestone for my baby 'insert buckets of tears here", and you deserved a special treat.

If you are expecting... a key to that 'FOUR RINGS' luxurious car in that birthday card or first class ticket to discover the world, sorry to disappoint you, my baby :(
.

This is what you will get for the rest of your life

my unconditional love...

I have a few words to say to you.
Remember me and remember everything I taught you


Be good, be kind, be generous, be truthful
be respectful, and be grateful always.

And always be thankful to the ONE who has bestowed everything in your favor.

A special bake for that special someone, who filled my life with love, pride,   and joy
(at times.. a pain in my **** too! It all comes in a package deal ;p)
~ Opera Cake.


Opera cake is rich and decadent cake for birthdays

Planning to bake Opera Cake 


Reading Joe's Pastry blog, I was hooked and overwhelmed at the same time.

Baking Opera Cake seems like an elaborate, laborious cake to bake.

I did have self-doubt.
Am I able :
"To bake or not to Bake?"
"am I able to put it together?"

Questions that went through my head over and over again.

Took me at least a month to go through the steps, planning on what to do, how to execute, and so forth, for this is the first time I am baking an Opera cake and certainly I do not wish to make any boo-boo.

Opera Cake Recipe Step-by-Step

I tried to make the recipe as simple as possible.

And I would like to believe that, as long as you follow the steps in order, you will be ok and good to go and display your pride in making a classic French dessert ~ Opera Cake

And if you spot something amiss, please do give me shout.

Scroll for recipe below... then you'd understand why :P

Would I bake this cake again?
Yes, I'd bake it again, it was an excellent bake... rich but nice ;P  

 Opera cake recipe step by step

Birthday Cakes Ideas





Opera cake consists of layers of almond sponge soaked in coffee syrup, chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache and chocolate glaze.

Opera cake is a French most loved dessert. Opera cake consists of layers of almond sponge soaked in coffee syrup, chocolate buttercream, chocolate ganache and chocolate glaze.


Comments

  1. That's a great cake to celebrate the birthday!

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  2. A belated birthday wish to one very lucky boy!
    Bestnya... mama dia sanggup bertungkus lumus buat cake ni, tengok saja dah tau susah. I would happily choose your cake over any car anytime
    xoxo

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  3. Wow, this looks so good, I would love to make this. Unfortunately, I hate coffee. Do you have any suggestions how to substitute this? I was thinking about hot chocolate or almond syrup instead of coffee syrup. What do you think??

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    1. Hi Joanne,
      I don't like coffee either! and I find it 'tolerable' :P
      But you can substitute with something else. I usually use chocolate :)

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  4. Happy birthday to your son.
    Your advice to him is the richest present!
    This is also something which I had marked but did not attempt yet, thanks for sharing.

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