The next element of the cake is the layers of almond sponge cake ( Biscuit Joconde). If you want something a bit more light and sophisticated then feel free to borrow my swiss meringue buttercream from this opera cake I made last year! Unfortunately there’s no quick replacement with vegan baking so I’ve opted for a classic American buttercream. Opera cake typically includes a French buttercream which involves egg yolks. This dessert might sound difficult but I personally think it’s one of the easier pâtisserie-style cakes to make, especially with this recipe that I’ve simplified for easy home baking!īefore I jump into the recipe, a quick apology to French readers – I apologise in advance for butchering the classic Gâteau opéra! The very nature of vegan baking requires extensive re-working of classic methods and ingredients so I’ve taken the liberty of making some small changes to make this recipe easier but hopefully still authentic! I’ve got an exciting recipe for you today – vegan opera cake! This is one of my all-time favourite desserts! Layers of delicious coffee-soaked almond sponge cake sandwiched between silky buttercream and rich chocolate ganache.

Gateau opera cake