Classic French Opera Torte
Classic French Opera Torte layers tender almond joconde with aromatic coffee syrup, a velvety coffee French buttercream, and a glossy dark chocolate ganache. Each bite balances nutty sweetness, gentle bitterness from espresso, and a smooth chocolate finish. Serve this refined dessert at celebrations or after a special dinner when you want a polished, patisserie-style treat.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic French Opera Torte, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 jelly roll pans with parchment paper.
- 2
In a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, beat 6 egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons white sugar and beat on high speed until the whites are stiff and glossy.
- 3
In a separate bowl, beat almond flour, confectioners' sugar, 4 eggs, and 2 egg yolks for 3 minutes. Add all-purpose flour and beat on low speed until combined; gently fold in the egg whites. Divide the batter between the jelly roll pans and spread evenly.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Invert onto wire racks, peel off the parchment paper, and let cool.
- 5
While the cake is cooling, combine 1/2 cup boiling water, 1/3 cup white sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons coffee powder in a small bowl; stir until dissolved. Set the coffee syrup aside.
- 6
In a separate small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons boiling water and 2 tablespoons coffee powder; set the coffee mixture aside for the buttercream.
- 7
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup water, and vanilla extract; bring to a boil. Cook without stirring until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the syrup reaches 255 degrees F (124 degrees C).
- 8
Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat 1 egg and 1 egg yolk together on high speed until pale and foamy. Carefully pour the hot sugar syrup down the side of the bowl, beating continuously until the bottom of the bowl feels cool to the touch.
- 9
In a separate bowl, beat 14 tablespoons butter until creamy. Gradually add the butter to the egg mixture, beating until the frosting is fluffy. Add the reserved coffee mixture and beat until well incorporated.
- 10
Place dark chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Bring the milk and cream to a boil in a saucepan; pour over the chocolate, then stir until melted and smooth. Whisk in 4 tablespoons butter until the ganache is smooth and creamy; let cool.
- 11
Cut the cooled cake layers in half crosswise. Place one halved cake layer on a rectangular serving plate. Sprinkle some coffee syrup over the cake, then spread an even layer of buttercream on top. Place a second halved cake layer on top, sprinkle some coffee syrup over the cake, and spread an even layer of buttercream. Spread 1/2 of the ganache on top. Repeat with the remaining two halved cake layers, coffee syrup, and buttercream. Top the cake with the remaining 1/2 ganache.
- Calories 434.96 kcal High 22%
- Protein 11.58 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 19.37 g 7%
- Total Fat 34.57 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 15.39 g High 77%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 118.22 mg High 39%
- Sodium 72.94 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 5.07 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 9.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 92.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.75 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 223.34 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 130.22 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.45 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Classic French Opera Torte is a French dessert recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Almond Flour, Dark Chocolate, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 434.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic French Opera Torte?
- It is a French recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Classic French Opera Torte made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almond Flour, Dark Chocolate, Eggs, Egg Whites. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Classic French Opera Torte?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic French Opera Torte?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 434.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic French Opera Torte easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 13 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Classic French Opera Torte healthy?
- Classic French Opera Torte has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 434.96 calories and 11.58 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 15.39 g (77% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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