Description
A rich multi-layer French dessert made with almond sponge, coffee syrup, silky buttercream, and dark chocolate ganache, creating a refined and elegant flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces dark chocolate
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Whisk almond flour, confectioners’ sugar, and whole eggs until pale.
- Whip egg whites with granulated sugar to soft peaks.
- Fold whites into almond mixture and add flour.
- Bake sponge thin and evenly until lightly golden.
- Heat water and sugar, then stir in espresso powder for syrup.
- Cook sugar and water, pour into whipped egg yolks for buttercream.
- Add softened butter and dissolved espresso to finish buttercream.
- Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate to make ganache.
- Alternate layers of sponge, syrup, buttercream, and ganache.
- Chill, then cover top with warm chocolate glaze and set before slicing.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean slices.
- Chill cake between steps to keep layers even and stable.
- Prepare components a day ahead for easier assembly.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 160