Opera Cake Recipe From Martha Stewart

March 12, 2023 Post a Comment

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Introduction

Opera cake is a delicious layered cake, which combines the flavors of coffee, chocolate, and almond. It is one of the most popular French desserts of all time. This classic cake is relatively easy to make, yet it looks impressive and tastes absolutely divine. The recipe is from Martha Stewart, and it is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or special occasion.

Ingredients

You will need:

1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 tablespoons marsala wine
2 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons almond paste
2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
2 cups chilled heavy cream
1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, combine the coffee, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and marsala wine. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, cream the butter, almond paste, cocoa powder, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.

4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold them into the butter mixture.

5. In a small bowl, combine the flour and toasted almonds. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.

7. To assemble the cake, place one of the layers on a cake plate. Brush with the coffee mixture. Spread the raspberry jam over the layer. Spread 1 cup of the whipped cream over the jam. Place the remaining cake layer on top.

8. Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cake. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This opera cake recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving contains 471 calories, 29.3 grams of fat, 36.9 grams of carbohydrates, and 7.2 grams of protein. There are 5.8 grams of fiber and 69.3 milligrams of sodium.

Tips

This opera cake tastes even better when served chilled. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 1 month. If you are pressed for time, you can use store-bought cake layers instead of making your own. This will greatly reduce the time it takes to make this delicious dessert.

Conclusion

Opera cake is a classic French dessert that is surprisingly easy to make. This recipe from Martha Stewart is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or special occasion. The combination of coffee, chocolate, and almond flavors is simply divine. Give this delicious cake a try and you won't be disappointed!