Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate 70% cocoa, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate ganache
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C
Grease and line a square baking pan with parchment paper
In a bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
Mix in the melted dark chocolate
Fold in the sifted flour and cocoa powder mixture, followed by the brewed coffee
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean
Allow it to cool
In the meantime, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form
Once the cake has cooled, spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top
Spread the whipped cream over the ganache layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set
Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings
Slice and enjoy your delicious Chocolate Opera Cake

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