Opera Cake Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

dark chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, espresso buttercream, chocolate kahlua glaze

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Ingredients

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Cake Components

Method

Cake Preparation

1

Prepare the Cake

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

2

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3

Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4

Combine and Bake

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely.