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Chocolate and Raspberry Two-Tier Opera Cake

A sophisticated French gateau featuring layers of almond sponge, fruit syrup, white chocolate raspberry buttercream, and dark chocolate ganache.

VegetarianDessertChocolateRaspberryCakeGreat British Bake Off
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
542.5
kcal / serving
10850.5 kcal total
Carbs
52.6g
per serving
1052.4 g total
Fat
34.3g
per serving
685.2 g total
Protein
6.6g
per serving
132.8 g total
Cook Time
30
minutes
Serves
20
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
150
g
Caster Sugar
for syrup
25
g
Granulated Sugar
for sponge
225
g
Icing Sugar
sifted, for sponge
40
g
Cocoa Powder
sifted
55
g
Caster Sugar
for French buttercream
1
tsp
Vanilla Essence
125
g
White Chocolate
melted
115
g
Icing Sugar
for chocolate buttercream
115
g
Plain Chocolate
melted, 70% cocoa
250
g
Plain Chocolate
broken into pieces, 70% cocoa
125
ml
Golden Syrup
Dairy
6
piece
Eggs
free-range
85
g
Butter
melted, for sponge
3
piece
Egg Yolks
room temperature
225
g
Unsalted Butter
cubed and softened
115
g
Unsalted Butter
softened, for chocolate buttercream
125
ml
Double Cream
Fruits
300
g
Raspberries
for syrup
0.25
piece
Lemon
juice only
300
g
Raspberries
for French buttercream
GrainsCereals
40
g
Plain Flour
for sponge
Liquids
50
ml
Raspberry Vodka
for syrup
2
tbsp
Water
40
ml
Raspberry Liqueur
NutsSeeds
225
g
Ground Almonds
for sponge
Other
6
piece
Egg Whites
free-range

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