Opera Cake Recipe
dark chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, espresso buttercream, chocolate kahlua glaze
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Ingredients
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Cake Components
Method
Cake Preparation
Prepare the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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.