Great British Soap Opera Cake

A sophisticated French-style opera cake featuring lemon and lavender flavors, tiered sponge, buttercream, and decorative white chocolate ganache.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1187.6 kcals 14250.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 120.9 grams 1450.8 grams
Fat 73.7 grams 884.5 grams
Protein 12.4 grams 148.2 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
5
piece
Eggs
Free-range, approximately 65g each
50
g
5
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
300
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Zest
Zest only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
15
ml
NutsSeeds
175
g
Almonds
Ground
OilsFats
500
g
30
g
Slightly Salted Butter
Cut into small cubes
Other
5
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 200°C and line three 38x33cm trays with parchment.
  • Whisk egg whites and caster sugar to stiff peaks then set aside.
  • Whisk almonds, icing sugar, and eggs until pale and thick.
  • Fold in vanilla, sifted flour, meringue batches, and melted butter.
  • Spread batter on trays and bake for seven minutes at 200°C.
  • Simmer sugar and 250ml water for 10 minutes then add lavender extract.
  • Whisk egg yolks and lemon zest until thick for the buttercream.
  • Boil sugar, lemon juice, and 50ml water to 121°C without stirring.
  • Slowly whisk hot syrup into yolks then add butter, limoncello, and extracts.
  • Melt white chocolate into simmering cream then stir in lavender and butter.
  • Layer sponges with syrup, ganache, and buttercream then freeze to set.
  • Roll fondant and marzipan into pearl shapes and dust with pearlescent powder.
  • Glaze the frozen cake with melted ganache and return to freezer.
  • Mould a white chocolate soap bar using a greased cutter and decorate.
  • Assemble the cake with pearls, the chocolate soap, and chocolate lettering.