Opera Cake

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Peachymomof3

subheading: For the Almond Sponge Cake:

4 large eggs

1 ¼ cups almond flour (125g)

¾ cup powdered sugar (90g)

¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g)

3 egg whites

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

subheading: For the Coffee Syrup:

¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)

2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

¼ cup water (60ml)

¼ cup brandy or cognac

subheading: For the Chocolate Glaze:

8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped (225g)

7 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed (100g)

subheading: For the Coffee Buttercream:

2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

4 tablespoons hot water divided (60ml)

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (125g)

6 egg yolks

1 cup unsalted butter softened (227g)

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