Classic French Opera Cake

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Ms. Capers

subheading: For the Almond Cake:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, more for the pans

6 large egg whites, room temperature

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 cups blanched finely ground almonds, or almond flour

2 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

6 large eggs

½ cup ( 60 g) all-purpose flour

subheading: For the Coffee Buttercream:

2 tablespoons instant espresso

2 tablespoons boiled water

1 cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

18 tablespoons ( 9 ounces) unsalted butter

subheading: For the Dark Chocolate Ganache:

½ cups whole milk

¼ cup heavy cream

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

subheading: For the Chocolate Glaze:

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

½ cup unsalted butter

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