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Chocolate opera cake
Chocolate opera cake





chocolate opera cake

Add in the espresso and water that you set aside earlier, and continue beating on medium speed until the bowl of the mixer is completely cool, about 5 minutes.When the sugar and water mixture reach 238 F, pour it into the bowl of the stand mixer in a slow, steady stream. While the sugar mixture is heating, add the 2 remaining egg yolks to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat for 1 minute.Once boiling, pop a candy thermometer into the mixture, and allow the mixture to reach 238 F.In a saucepan, bring another ½ cup of water and the remaining ½ cup of granulated sugar to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved fully.

chocolate opera cake

In a small bowl, dissolve the remaining 2 teaspoons of espresso powder in 1 tablespoon of water.Bring to a boil, then remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in the espresso/water mixture you just set aside, along with brandy. Combine ½ cup of water with ½ cup of granulated sugar in a small saucepan, stirring continuously until the sugar has dissolved. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of espresso powder in 1 tablespoon of water, and set aside.Let the cake cool, then run a knife around the edges of the pan to help loosen the cake from the pan.Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cake is lightly golden and springs back when you touch it.Pour this completed cake batter into the prepared sheet pan, spreading it evenly.Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and gently fold that into the cake mixture.Gently fold the egg white mixture into the cake mixture.In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the 3 egg whites with ¼ cup of granulated sugar, until stiff peaks form.

chocolate opera cake

  • In a large bowl, make the cake mixture by beating the almond flour, all-purpose flour, confectioner's sugar, 1 egg yolk, and the remaining 3 whole eggs, until well combined.
  • Separate 3 eggs into 3 bowls as follows: all egg whites in the first bowl, 2 yolks in a second bowl, and the third yolk in a third bowl.
  • Grease an 18×13-inch sheet pan and then line it with parchment paper or a Silpat mat, and lightly grease that as well.






  • Chocolate opera cake