Gâteau Opéra
Opéra
Also known as: Opera cake, Gateau Opera, Opéra cake, French opera cake
What is Gâteau Opéra?
An elegant Parisian layered cake with alternating sheets of almond sponge (biscuit Joconde) soaked in coffee syrup, layered with coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache.
Typical Ingredients
Allergen Information
Always confirm with restaurant staff before ordering.
Almond sponge base (tree nuts). Buttercream and ganache require dairy and eggs. Flour in the sponge. Chocolate may contain soy.
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Important Disclaimer
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