Refrigerate the opera cake for two hours to set the layers and make it easier to trim. Trim the edges using a sharp knife to reveal the layers.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for convection (350°F/177°C for conventional) and grease a 6" square cake pan (or multiple pans as needed for six layers). 2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, 1 ...

Opera cake is one of those baking ... light and separately beaten egg whites. The recipe is a little step-heavy, but once it’s in the oven, the cake bakes in just 15 minutes.

Re-sift cake flour over batter and gently fold in ... as the last glaze. 5. Mango and Pistachio Opera is ready to serve.

Traditionally, bakers will add a final flourish by writing the word "opera" in chocolate on the top of the cake. Recipes for opera cake abound online so you can try making it, if you're up for the ...