French Opera Cake Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Olive Oil Cake

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   Mix the Dry Ingredients

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the olive oil and vanilla extract, mixing well.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

5. 5

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.

6. 6

   Make the Cream Cheese Mousse

   In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.

7. 7

   Assemble the Cake

   Once the cake is cooled, cut it into layers. Spread a layer of cream cheese mousse over one layer, then add another layer of cake. Repeat until all layers are assembled.

8. 8

   Prepare the Espresso Glaze

   Mix the brewed espresso with sugar in a small saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Drizzle over the assembled cake.

9. 9

   Make Cocoa Crumb

   In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes. Let cool and crumble.

10. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Top the cake with cocoa crumb and any remaining mousse. Slice and serve chilled.