Best Opera Cake Recipe

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  • Опубліковано 24 чер 2022
  • This classic French Opera Cake is an indulgent treat perfect any occasion. Made with layers of almond sponge cake, coffee buttercream, chocolate ganache, and coffee syrup, this cake is worthy of any occasion. With layers of almond sponge (also called joconde) brushed with homemade coffee syrup and filled with a coffee-flavored French buttercream and chocolate ganache, this cake is not just decadent but will melt in your mouth.
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  • @myaalvarado3096
    @myaalvarado3096 Рік тому +226

    My last assignment for pastry school was opera cake, and I can confirm that it's DELICIOUS. It is very rich, though, so small peices are definitely recommended. Be warned that it does take a while for assembly, but it's so worth it. I can't wait to try your recipe!

    • @MultiGemgirl
      @MultiGemgirl Рік тому +4

      I shall try this

    • @remylagman679
      @remylagman679 Рік тому

      Q

    • @Ice.muffin
      @Ice.muffin Рік тому +2

      How many hours from start to finish did it take you to make this cake??? Did it turn out like you wanted? So it was your final exam at pastry school?

    • @Jamie20204
      @Jamie20204 Рік тому +3

      Is this recipe similar to the one you made in pastry school?

    • @pallavisreetambraparni6995
      @pallavisreetambraparni6995 Рік тому +1

      Wow

  • @elizabethcurtiss2497
    @elizabethcurtiss2497 Рік тому +12

    Did you know your last name means cinnamon in Norwegian? Spelled kanel. Seems like a great last name for a baker!

  • @cyberqueen7784
    @cyberqueen7784 Рік тому +9

    I made opera cake for a dessert auction last year and this year. I was so happy when the cake sold for 400 dollars last year. While it didn't sell for much this year (250 dollars), I was really happy when the lady that bought my dessert told me it was one of the best cakes she's ever tasted.

  • @elisabethdowd1869
    @elisabethdowd1869 Рік тому +41

    As usual, you make it look so easy John. This is definitely on my list of 'John Recipes' to make.

  • @layzanimations
    @layzanimations Рік тому +18

    I love the little history lessons you engrain into your videos as you're cooking. It keeps me entertained while I'm sifting/mixing my own cake 👍

  • @blueeyedbehr
    @blueeyedbehr Рік тому +11

    i cant wait to try this cake soon!
    a couple of hints:
    1. chop chocolate with a serrated bread knife - its much easier and the chocolate doesnt go flying everywhere.
    2. put the butter in the bottom of the bowl, then chopped chocolate on top. the butter melts first and protects the chocolate from burning in case the water gets too hot underneath.

  • @Ice.muffin
    @Ice.muffin Рік тому +14

    Simply EXQUISITE, John, if that was even possible you've outdone yourself!!! Amazingness all over, we can see your perfectionist side clearer than day here in this recipe especially, just WOW!!

  • @ZZ_The_Boxing_Cat
    @ZZ_The_Boxing_Cat Рік тому +9

    I can't go near my oven with temperatures in the 90s! I am definitely looking forward to cooker days for more of these masterpieces! WOOOHOOO

  • @hzlkelly
    @hzlkelly 4 місяці тому +1

    I really want to get into baking full time again, I had started teaching myself because it reminded me of my grandmother as she loved baking. After she passed, it's all I felt could connect me back with her memories. I really want to learn French patisserie and I discovered your channel when I was in a toxic relationship about 4 years ago, I just loved your enthusiasm for baking and how easily you made the recipes seem.
    I started back with buying baking items again and I will try your recipes and buy your book as I go. Just wanted to say you got me to desire baking again. Thank you so much.
    I'm a hot kitchen chef but I'd really love to just cross over to baking. I love both. Lol

  • @victoriashelton1466
    @victoriashelton1466 Рік тому +8

    I had no idea what opera cake was but I knew even before clicking on this that you would give me a mini history lesson. Thanks John❤️😊

  • @thiennuongthach2133
    @thiennuongthach2133 Рік тому +4

    this has to be the most delicious looking cake ive ever seen in my life

  • @IamIceQueen7
    @IamIceQueen7 Рік тому +17

    It’s so weird that I’ve been obsessed with opera cakes for a month now and this pops up ! I love the recipe and it seems easy enough
    Thank you

    • @Lalabaster
      @Lalabaster Рік тому +2

      Same it's going to be a yummy challenge though. I'm going to buy new sheet pans 😆

  • @inescardillo8829
    @inescardillo8829 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Your instructions make it easy to prepare this amazing dessert!

  • @hellentran6098
    @hellentran6098 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for sharing your recipe. I can tell that you share the recipes from your heart :-). I tried some of your recipes before. They all came out perfectly. My family loves all. Thanks again and God bless you!

  • @r.jay2691
    @r.jay2691 Рік тому +2

    I made this cake five years ago for my family, they loved it .

  • @moniquethomas6480
    @moniquethomas6480 Рік тому +2

    I had to do this for school and I loved it!

  • @mariadelosangelescampos5195
    @mariadelosangelescampos5195 8 місяців тому +4

    Hi John, thank you for this recipe, I tried it and it was just perfect and delicious.

  • @ertagon
    @ertagon Рік тому +19

    I have been looking for a good step-by-step recipe for Opera. I instantly added this one to my food playlist.
    Would love to see more recipes for elegant desserts.

  • @thuyanhong3762
    @thuyanhong3762 Рік тому

    how can you make it so perfecti really love this type of videos, so quiet, so nice, everything is so relaxing, thank you so much for blessing my soul

  • @amanpatel567
    @amanpatel567 Рік тому +2

    I made this in one of my classes in college. I know that it's chocolate and coffee heaven!

  • @lillianlouie4284
    @lillianlouie4284 Рік тому +1

    Symphony of flavors is such an apt description!!

  • @sunameliabattig6848
    @sunameliabattig6848 Рік тому +1

    It looks delicious!! I'm going to make it next week, thanks for all your delicious recipes 👍😋

  • @tootsiepeter39
    @tootsiepeter39 Рік тому +1

    I love you John, i saw the recipe on the blog and i was wishing for a video, thank you so much

  • @WILL_COOK
    @WILL_COOK Рік тому +1

    I just wanted to say thank you to Preppy Kitchen because this is the fourth video this year from you that's helping me with my pastry practical class. It's hard to understand a recipe when you can only read and not see it.

  • @kevinraney2935
    @kevinraney2935 Рік тому +3

    My daughter had to make this for her French class in High School a couple years ago. It turned out great. Had a blast helping her with it.

  • @elissahoran1130
    @elissahoran1130 Рік тому +1

    You are by far the nicest and best baker on here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @amadoreyes1752
    @amadoreyes1752 Рік тому +1

    I’ve tried this cake in the past following Chef Lenôtre recipe and I would not do it again as it took me almost the entire day to make it. But, it is worth the effort! Amazing cake!

  • @lenaafonso7610
    @lenaafonso7610 10 місяців тому

    Turned out very beautiful, thank you for the lovely recipe.

  • @akmediascope
    @akmediascope Рік тому

    I love that you add historical meaning to your recipes

  • @neveah042
    @neveah042 Рік тому +1

    Great recipe! Made it in a double batch as a birthday cake. Came out perfect.❤

  • @johnjohn741
    @johnjohn741 Рік тому

    John you are a masterchef. I'm going to try a slice of this and if I like it I'm going to make one. Thank you

  • @darkestserenity6775
    @darkestserenity6775 Рік тому +3

    fantastic
    I saw your recipe for this cake weeks ago but was waiting for the vid
    so much easier to follow you step by step
    can't wait to make this
    thanks John

  • @lryhc
    @lryhc Рік тому

    You make it look less daunting than it looks! I’m trying this when the weather is cooler!

  • @leetdwbrunoyl420
    @leetdwbrunoyl420 Рік тому

    i love your videos they are so incredibly relaxing

  • @baileyhollywood8327
    @baileyhollywood8327 Рік тому

    You make it look so easy John I wish I could have half your talent

  • @natalinakeva3113
    @natalinakeva3113 Рік тому +2

    This is a new cake for me and i’m already craving it!!!

  • @SanMarcosMakes
    @SanMarcosMakes Рік тому

    amazing great job you made a very complex cake look easy little above me still but a joy to watch Thanks John

  • @jdmxxx38
    @jdmxxx38 Місяць тому

    Outstanding baking and repartee

  • @TheSeptemberRose
    @TheSeptemberRose Рік тому +2

    Thanks to you, I finally tried an Opera cake....not baking it, but eating one....I felt like I had died and gone to Heaven. I didn't eat the whole slice myself....I shared it with my boyfriend...it was WONDERFUL!

  • @peacefulplace7924
    @peacefulplace7924 Рік тому +1

    Working on this for an assignment in school there is a slight difference but I'm here for all the help I can get

  • @dricman
    @dricman 5 місяців тому +1

    Me encanta el video seguí la receta al pie de la letra y me quedo espectacular ❤️

  • @mmakomanyatja5213
    @mmakomanyatja5213 Рік тому

    unbelievable so good John thank you

  • @sreeveena4992
    @sreeveena4992 Рік тому +1

    it looks soo good all those layers very tempting 🤤

  • @jamilazainalabid2798
    @jamilazainalabid2798 Рік тому

    Thank you 🙏 for sharing your lovely recipes. I made last week the coffee cake very delicious 😋

  • @melodybeitzel5378
    @melodybeitzel5378 Рік тому +1

    What a brilliant idea for a cake 🎂 I loved it 😍 and looks delicious 😋

  • @rosacortes5074
    @rosacortes5074 Рік тому

    This is gorgeous! I love your kitchen!!!!!💃💃💃💃

  • @linakaravokiri7609
    @linakaravokiri7609 Рік тому

    Absolutely amazing!!!

  • @newfoundland3238
    @newfoundland3238 Рік тому +1

    I will be married 15 years July 5 and this is my choice of celebration cake.I am using your recipe looks yummy!I am a pastry chef CIA 1990 and this is my favourite cake!Thanks Cheers from a Canadian in Connecticut!
    PS Paris looked amazing my dream holiday,..... bakeries!

  • @thanhhaeo4458
    @thanhhaeo4458 Рік тому

    a really elegant and pretty cake

  • @christinemoore7704
    @christinemoore7704 Рік тому

    I really want to make this cake it sounds delicious Thanks John

  • @leolimabroker
    @leolimabroker 7 місяців тому

    Cozinhar é uma arte!

  • @traceymollet5063
    @traceymollet5063 Рік тому +2

    Omg John! I’ve never made an opera cake before, but I’m definitely going to give it a go! X

  • @Emily-hd9sm
    @Emily-hd9sm Рік тому

    Sooo pretty 😍. Can't do highly involved recipes right now because I broke my ankle recently and have to roll around my kitchen in my desk chair to cook while leaning against the counter on one leg when I need to stand, but I'll be saving this one and bingeing your quick and easy recipes playlist in the meantime!

  • @shawnshine7703
    @shawnshine7703 Рік тому +3

    theres so many components to it but dang this cake looks heavenly 🤤🤤

  • @KP-nx8lo
    @KP-nx8lo Рік тому +5

    Instead of brandy which I never have I’ve used either Bailey’s or crème de cocoa. Both compliments the coffee without overwhelming it.

  • @TheCuttingEdge142
    @TheCuttingEdge142 5 місяців тому +1

    I actually made this cake and it was amazing. I followed this recipe and it worked out so well! It does take a bit of time as there are many things to prepare but for me, it was worth it. But, my layers weren’t as perfectly even but it still looked so pretty!!
    I wanted to prepare the cake a few days ahead so I put it in the freezer and that was fine!!
    For that, I prepared the cake, assembled it (without the chocolate ganache on top!!), wrapped it with plastic wrap and put it in the freezer. In the video, this would be at minute 12:39. I then took it out and let it defrost slowly in the fridge. Then I put the chocolate ganache on! This worked out well for me.
    I highly recommend making this cake!!😊

  • @betchieharrison5526
    @betchieharrison5526 9 місяців тому

    Can't wait to make this. ❤❤❤❤❤ always love your cooking channel

  • @jamiescott5461
    @jamiescott5461 Рік тому

    Awesome ! You do a great job showing how to make more challenging things. Your tricks and tips are great. Lots of luv ❤️❤️🌈🌈

  • @streamguyentertainment
    @streamguyentertainment Рік тому

    That looks so amazing. thank you for sharing this

  • @couldbecooking
    @couldbecooking Рік тому +11

    I love the fact that you wrote "Opera" on it! 😅 It looks perfect! 😊

  • @dilminimasha1757
    @dilminimasha1757 Рік тому

    Ohh look amazing. I like your recipe . Always you bring nice recipes thank you🙏

  • @nuhaqaji8680
    @nuhaqaji8680 Рік тому

    Beautiful and amazing made John 💜🌹🙏🌈

  • @gulms1352
    @gulms1352 Рік тому +1

    I added to my do list, thank you looks great

  • @Karess8701
    @Karess8701 Рік тому +1

    French desserts are my FAVORITE so I’m soo glad your made this! Following your instructions are way easier than when I made it years ago!

  • @postmarkwhiz512
    @postmarkwhiz512 Рік тому

    i love your recipes love watching you cook you seem so perfect and professional l lots of love and good wishes to you

  • @phoenix2.020
    @phoenix2.020 Рік тому

    Looks amazing John! And really fancy too 😄😋

  • @chickeen371
    @chickeen371 9 місяців тому +1

    Im going to make this for my birthday. I love baking and it looks funQ

  • @Melissa-dn5kd
    @Melissa-dn5kd Рік тому +1

    Looks deliciously beautiful.

  • @rabinyusimonehk3557
    @rabinyusimonehk3557 Рік тому

    its easy to follow, thank you for this great job

  • @slavicajuric2611
    @slavicajuric2611 Рік тому

    Wow!!! 😍
    Amazing how good it looks! 😋🍰🍴😍

  • @ryeleema144
    @ryeleema144 Рік тому +11

    Looks incredible! 🤩 Also, I made your coconut cupcakes for a graduation party this weekend and they are absolutely amazing! 🥰

    • @PreppyKitchen
      @PreppyKitchen  Рік тому +2

      Thank you!!! That’s a recipe I love so much!!

    • @tammiemartinez6485
      @tammiemartinez6485 Рік тому

      Can you please tell me which titled video these are under? I just checked John's playlist. Under John's favorite coconut and cupcakes playlists I didn't see one under fav coconut and the only one I saw that had coconut on them in the coconut playlist was the Easter cupcake video... 🤷‍♀️

  • @fusonpibryondj4727
    @fusonpibryondj4727 Рік тому

    beautiful recipe, thank you for sharing

  • @dianadambrosio1
    @dianadambrosio1 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for all of your effort to bring us yet another incredible recipe .. this Opera cake looks so delicious I can’t stand it lol
    Prep looks daunting… but I know if I follow your step by step I can do this . 😀😊

  • @SpiritoftheForest
    @SpiritoftheForest Рік тому

    Wow!! What a stunning dessert! I’m very excited to try making the French buttercream, it’ll be a first but I’m sure it’ll be worth it! Thank you for sharing 💜💜💜

  • @NidhiSharma-hl1gp
    @NidhiSharma-hl1gp Рік тому

    You are are a genius John!

  • @sweetasmaria
    @sweetasmaria Рік тому +2

    You make it look so easy. I attempted making this very fancy cake following another video back in 2020. It tastes really good but my layering wasn’t pretty at all 😅 Now I want to try again because I want this cake for my birthday coming soon 😍

  • @jazzy_taste
    @jazzy_taste Рік тому +33

    *All that fluffy layers and the nice ganache on top are sooo tempting 🤤*

    • @PreppyKitchen
      @PreppyKitchen  Рік тому +8

      They MELT in your mouth 😍💖💖

    • @deescateringservices5997
      @deescateringservices5997 Рік тому +1

      Please in absence of the real semisweet chocolate, can I achieve the same result with cocoa powder, butter and icing sugar

    • @attifer6539
      @attifer6539 Рік тому +4

      @@deescateringservices5997 as a pastry chef I can tell you that you can't get the same result and taste when change the ingredients

  • @bidpaychecks9649
    @bidpaychecks9649 Рік тому

    i really love your videos and i would prefer them with no music just the sound of your cooking

  • @antonellaprovenzano270
    @antonellaprovenzano270 Рік тому

    Always wanted this video and Tutorial
    Thank you!!!!

  • @danieladuga5215
    @danieladuga5215 Рік тому

    Thankyou for the first time I understand this [opera] cake
    Yes u are very good

  • @ohifonlyx33
    @ohifonlyx33 Рік тому

    french desserts really do be on another level....

  • @TAIBATSIRIA
    @TAIBATSIRIA Рік тому

    I love these kinds of sweets

    • @PreppyKitchen
      @PreppyKitchen  Рік тому +1

      Hope you get a chance to make this recipe!!

  • @carmenzal7214
    @carmenzal7214 Рік тому

    You are amazing,. I love watching your videos !!!

  • @milanadigi6223
    @milanadigi6223 Рік тому +2

    I love your content and I love baking❤️

  • @vitalinaengland5237
    @vitalinaengland5237 Рік тому

    Thank you so much 💓 💗 💛

  • @Anna-zb9vs
    @Anna-zb9vs Рік тому

    That looks amazing omg

  • @Fabiolalaviolada
    @Fabiolalaviolada Рік тому +1

    Que rico 🤤 lo he probado es delicioso wooow gracias por la receta

  • @Hannah-ng5qs
    @Hannah-ng5qs Рік тому +4

    I’ve never heard of this one before but it looks really tasty!😋

  • @maya3806
    @maya3806 Рік тому

    Looks amazing!

  • @pallavisreetambraparni6995
    @pallavisreetambraparni6995 Рік тому

    I love opera. so I am going to love this cake

  • @kathrynwiest792
    @kathrynwiest792 Рік тому +1

    Hello Brian: My, My, you are truly a chef 👨‍🍳 in the kitchen. You talk through your cooking & teaching along as you bake or cook & do so well. How did you learn to bake & talk at the same time. I cannot do that. I run everyone OUT, OUT, of the kitchen especially when Im prepping, preparing what dishes, china, or pans I'll be using. Counting & going over everything I need for each dish, prepping & refrigerating as I prep. When I make each recipe, everything is made ahead. I bake the casseroles the same day. When they sit overnight in the refrigerator, the flavors have marinated. They taste so much better. I frost the desserts in the wee mornings. Set the table night before. Make the drinks Im serving & refrigerate till serving. All in all, I cannot talk while cooking or preparing. No one is in the kitchen but me. How did you learn to talk & have a camera staring at you.. Im so glad you can, because Im learning to break bad habits, learn to bake your marvelous delicious dishes. Thank you for becoming a chef. Its your calling. God has given you this talent to share cooking from a PRO. Happy Holidays. KW MT. 🇺🇸

  • @fuelfreak108
    @fuelfreak108 Рік тому +3

    I’ve made it a few times. The recipe i use has two quite different chocolate layers. That middle chocolate layer is a ganache, while the top is more of a glaze that will actually set. Watching this has me wanting to make another one haha

  • @silviarodriguescavalheiro4224
    @silviarodriguescavalheiro4224 6 місяців тому

    Perfeito,super prático vou fazer com certeza.

  • @raghusankaran7230
    @raghusankaran7230 7 місяців тому

    😋😋😋😋cant wait to eat it after making it

  • @shahidasultanabrishti
    @shahidasultanabrishti 6 місяців тому

    O my God!! Looks yumm yummmm.... 😋😋

  • @vakasfyvalenciaja9892
    @vakasfyvalenciaja9892 Рік тому

    this looks so good i kept wanting to stick my finger on the screen to taste it

  • @mariacristinatorres8852
    @mariacristinatorres8852 Рік тому

    I'm from Colombia. I like your videos

  • @marthamika7372
    @marthamika7372 Рік тому

    Looks delicious 👍🏼 😋 , I will give it a try..I love to bake

  • @cherylcalac8485
    @cherylcalac8485 Рік тому

    Wow - elegant ❣️

  • @tseheather
    @tseheather Рік тому +6

    I saw this made on the Great British Baking Show and they had to make the top a mirror glaze chocolate.