A joconde sponge is a decorative almond-flavored sponge cake made in layers. Opéra gâteau is an elaborate version of it, here made with kirsch syrup and a chocolate ganache. Equipment and preparation: ...

Opera cake is a complex dessert, made with joconde sponge, chocolate ganache, coffee buttercream and chocolate glaze — all in perfect even layers. The final flourish is the word Opera written on the ...

Perfect for a brunch or bridal shower, Shahir’s version of an Opera Cake is infused with tea for a blast of aromatic flavour. Make the cake layers ahead and freeze, then assemble the day before your ...