Professional Baker Teaches You How To Make TORTE!

Chef Anna Olson bakes a classic opera torte created in Paris, made of thin layers of sponge cake with a coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache.
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Ingredients
Viennois Cake
2 large eggs, separated and at room temperature
1 large whole egg, at room temperature
1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (75 g) sugar
⅔ cup (80 g) ground almonds
6 Tbsp (48 g) cake and pastry flour, sifted
Ganache Layer & Glaze
1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream
8 oz (225 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 oz (55 g) coating chocolate OR chocolate chips
2 Tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
Coffee Buttercream
2 egg whites, at room temperature
2 Tbsp + 1/2 cup (125 g) sugar
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 Tbsp (15 ml) coffee extract (or 1 Tbsp very strongly brewed espresso, cooled)
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Coffee Syrup
½ cup (125 ml) hot coffee
3 Tbsp (36 g) sugar
1 ½ oz (42 g) coating chocolate, melted
6 chocolate covered coffee beans
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F (205 C) and line an 11-x-17-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Whip the 2 egg yolks and the whole egg with the ¼ cup of sugar until it is thick, pale and holds a ribbon when the beaters are lifted. In a separate bowl, stir the ground almonds and flour together.
3. In another bowl, whip the 2 egg whites until foamy, then slowly add the remaining 2 Tbsp of sugar, whipping until they hold a soft peak when the beaters are lifted. Fold the whipped whites into the yolks in 2 additions, then fold in the almond mixture. Spread this evenly over the prepared sheet pan, ensuring that the batter is as level as possible (the batter will only make a thin layer). Bake the cake for about 8 minutes, until golden brown and allow to cool. Once cooled, the cake make dry a bit - that is expected.
4. For the ganache, heat the cream until it just begins to simmer and then pour this over the 8 ounces of chopped chocolate. Let this sit a minute, then gently stir with a spatula starting at the centre and widening the circles until the chocolate has fully melted and the ganache is smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
5. For the buttercream, place the egg whites in a bowl and whip with the 2 Tbsp of sugar until just past foamy. Place the remaining ½ cup of sugar in a small pot with 2 Tbsp of water and bring to a full boil over high heat, boiling until the sugar hits 240 F (115 C) on a candy thermometer. With the mixer on medium speed, carefully add the hot sugar to the whipped whites by pouring it down the side of the bowl (this helps to avoid splashing), then increase the speed and whip until the whites have cooled to room temperature, about 4 minutes. While beating, add the butter a few pieces at a time until combined. While adding the butter, if it appears that the buttercream is not fluffy, or seems curdled, not to worry - simply keep adding the butter, continue to beat and it will come together. There is no risk of overbeating. Add the coffee extract (or espresso) and the vanilla and use at room temperature.
6. For the coffee syrup, stir the coffee and sugar together until the sugar dissolves.
7. For the assembly, remove the sheet of cake and cut into three rectangles (about 6-x-11-inches). Brush the bottom of one of the layers with the melted coating chocolate and let this set until firm (or chill 3 minutes). Place this layer, chocolate-side down onto a flat cake board or platter. Brush the layer with coffee syrup, then spread half of the butter cream on top. Top this with a second cake layer, brush it with syrup and now spread two thirds of the cooled (but still spreadable) ganache layer over the cake. Place the final cake layer over the ganache, brush it with syrup and spread the remaining half of the butter cream on top (or you can save about 1/4 cup for garnish).
8. For the ganache glaze, re-warm the remaining one third of the ganache, adding the coating chocolate and vegetable oil, stirring until smooth. Spread this over the top of the cake (but not the sides), and chill until set, about 2 hours.
9. Before serving, trim the sides away to reveal clean layers, then slice into 6 rectangle portions (a hot, dry knife makes this easy). If you wish, pipe a little coffee buttercream on top of each and place a coffee bean on top.
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[@nandithavishwanath9069]

Im not a baker, nor I intent to be one. But just watching you bake so perfectly is satisfying and therapeutic 😁😊

[@janaklein97]

I've always been so intimidated by opera cake but after i saw this video i made it for my dad's birthday gluten free and it was amazing! My even impressed my grandmother who is a trained french pastry chef 😀

[@ohyum]

Lovely!

[@amiradjiar73]

Lve always been so intimidated by opera cake but after I saw this video I made it for my dad's birthday gluten free and it was amazing! My even impressed my grandmother who is a

[@nolifenoprob7822]

I love when people put something away and have the perfect duplicate lol

[@BijRock]

That's amazing!! I would love to make them sometime. God, how I wish you're my mom. I could watch your baking videos all day. So great

[@sarahfowkes6593]

This is like my dream kitchen. I would honestly bake all day.

[@carlee8187]

Looks so yummy!!!

[@angelcheenavinluan8810]

oh my god!!!!!! i finally found you!!!! i was watching all your vids since 2013!!!! im your biggest fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BTW I LOVE YOUR BAKING!!!

[@tomsparks6099]

This is fascinating. So many steps, I'm thinking it is your grandest recipe. To do this, I would need your kitchen and your staff. Love you, Anna.

[@rriioo]

ok, I now have another favorite chef aside from Chef RV. you make it look so easy that pushed me to do it. I made this last father's day, we all love it! i just failed to chill the cake for a while before pouring the glaze, but I think I'll definitely perfect it the next time. Thanks! love from Philippines

[@taposhihamid5413]

Just amazing 😴 I have no words to explain !how beautiful your whole preparation. thank's💝

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I love ur recipes and I also love this place of ur baking

[@lindabell8083]

Oh my gosh!! that is my favourite pastry. Thank you for the recipe and instructions.

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Thank you for watching!

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I just discovered your channel and its great! Watch you mostly everyday.

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I watch your videos every weekend and during the holidays

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I love baking and watching you cook, particularly as I broke my leg a few days ago Thanks for making this bearable I’m going to try this as soon as I’m more mobile

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We hope you are feeling better soon!

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Hope you feel better now

[@tjb2415]

Looks delicious! 😋 💗

[@HowTasty]

Simply beautiful!!

[@imeldasantana1652]

The cake looks so yummy 😋. Thank you for sharing the recipe and all the tricks 👏.

[@evanhanna5156]

Love you Anna best chef 👩🏻‍🍳

[@FIT3Y]

I love this channel, best on KZbin

[@ricajanetolentino3042]

AGREED!

[@tomjerry9668]

Amazing Anna! I've tried this recipe, and it taste very very goood, i love it, thanks for the recipe😊😊

[@cindysoowho]

One of my most favourite!!

[@mikesolomon923]

Mine too! Keep smiling politely lol

[@elmi-el3092]

Thank u Anna..the steps in this video its really helps .taste so yumm..my customer n friends loved it. I can make myown opera cake .I'm so happy.😘😘u rescue me💞💞💞

[@gedudeoo5]

Anna , I love your channel , how about producing a show with your outtakes, bloopers ?

[@SaltAndSpices]

Ma'am your all recipes are awesome.. Thanks alot

[@jutikadas8769]

This cake taste divine. I had made this cake earlier from bruno's recipe.

[@ohyum]

let me know if you try mine!

[@an1502]

Delicious opera torte😘😘

[@cupcakeshaven4u768]

Anna you're my inspiration

[@lauraforconi9111]

JUST LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rosariadesouza266]

It looks beautiful .Thanks Anna. Next time I'll try.

[@anamchow6120]

They look so decadent

[@OlegVaganov]

I'm in love your cuisine

[@ohyum]

thank you Oleg

[@ayeshashaikh9437]

Can you share recipe for dutch truffle cake,your baking has inspired me a lot ❤

[@ritaalbright-brown3959]

I love your channel Anna I have made some of your desserts, and they came out very good, following step by step. Thank you

[@ohyum]

That's great! Thank you.

[@melodybeitzel5378]

I would love to try that !! Looks delicious

[@ohyum]

You should!

[@user-gi4dy1hy8l]

As always Ana you are my favourite and the best 💖

[@entsarabdaziz6927]

Thank you for this video

[@cato2520]

great videos, it loos pretty easy !!!! thanks !!

[@jacquelynfischer8180]

Another wonderful recipe Anna... More Good ones like these......😊🌼

[@ohyum]

Thank you Jacquelyn! We always try to release the best content!

[@jacquelynfischer8180]

You do have wonderful content....just please dont become a health based channel theres already so many of those....i think ur recipes are awesome just the way they are.....dont change to much.. ..😊🌼

[@traceylafontaine8893]

J'aime ce dessert, 😋 miam! Grace à vos tutoriels, j'ai une panoplie de quoi me sucré le bec 😗👌 Merci beaucoup Anna

[@bluemacaroons]

I still have this recipe on keep on tv from around 2014 (or maybe more but I have a few more episodes from that time)😂

[@fameliartunes844]

Beautiful! How long does it take?

[@chimegerdenebat726]

Hello, can i replace the ground almond with regular flour? will it affect the taste?

[@MsAnnamolly41]

Oh my Lord, yummmmmm

[@faragfarav1846]

It's too delicious like anna

[@adelefarough5123]

Wow!!!

[@simideen]

Hi Anna, love your recipes, please help me with two things....what can use instead if pastry flour, if yes would it be the same qty...thank you

[@reteteusoarecuralu]

So tasty!!!! God bless you for all the work! I learn so much from You! Big kiss! Ralu

[@Best.cooking-shibani]

Look so yummy😋😋😋👌👌

[@ricajanetolentino3042]

Ms. Anna Olson, what can I substitute for the cake and pastry flour?

[@MariasGreekFood]

👏👏 excellent

[@minsgraham6615]

You are a pro.

[@rhodanathaniel4036]

Well done anna alson

[@cocina]

delicioso!

[@ohyum]

gracias!

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Beauty that can cook - every man's dream.

[@cqadiricqadiri5752]

Hello Anna which butter to you use in your kitchen

[@nisrinnisrin56]

I love your cakes they look to professional can we replace the tow table sponsee of cake flour with rice flour ??

[@ohyum]

rice flour alone will not have the same result as with flour. There are proteins in the flour that work with all the other ingredients.

[@zarezhcacardenas2880]

Urf4fy

[@herrvideoentertainment3744]

What is cake and pastry flour? Are they the same or different flour? Can I just use cake flour?

[@entsarabdaziz6927]

Lovly video

[@rain_drops3389]

hi anna ! I love ur show ,and I have tried making many desserts such as lady finger biscuits and North American classic style of strawberry short cake ,that's with dry butter puffs and whipped cream . it came out lovely and delicious. But I do have a suggestion, please do tell the temperature setting in Celsius too as most of us don't have temperature in f' degree. Please do reply as it will help me in my baking.

[@Anna-zv4uw]

wut u talkin to me? (Yes this is my actual name)

[@gv5884]

What's the difference between coating chocolate and regular chocolate?

[@leezagee4382]

I tried this opera torte, it was delicious but a little too sweet for me. Next time i make this i’ll cut the sugar, I wonder if it’ll affect the stability of the meringue or buttercream.

[@jackschatz2010]

Love this cake How can I get a recipet plesse

[@madhushreevijayakumar5181]

Egg yolk 💏 Ground almonds 👩‍⚖️ Cake and pastry flour 👩‍💻 Sugar 👩‍🎤 Spread it on the pan 👩‍🎨 Bake for about 8 minutes 👩‍🍳 Pour some melted chocolate on the cake 👳 2 egg whites 🧕 Water 👲 1/2 cup sugar 👶 1 cup butter 🧒 Vanilla 🧑 Coffee 🧓 Brush it again with the syrup 👩‍🦳 Put the chocolate ganache on the cake 👩‍🦰 Vegetable oil 👱 Pour the glaze over the cake untill it drips 👩‍🦱

[@elenorfleming2756]

Hello Anna, I'm hopeful you can assist me with 2 things. 1) Do you have a yellow layer cake recipe? 2) How would I increase my batter when a recipe is made for 2, 8" layer pans and I only have 2, 9" pans? I LOVE YOUR RECIPES!!

[@ohyum]

Check out the vanilla birthday cake. It is a great moist cake. You can use 9" pans. the layers won't be a high, but not by much.

[@mkivy]

Yum yum yum! What a delicious looking bite Of decadence....

[@ohyum]

Thank you Mike! They are tasty!

[@kostkar29]

Thannk you much. i want to prepare this desert. However, since it is complex, I am thinking of prepare the sponge cake from the previous day and keeping it in the fridge. Do you think this will help.

[@ameenababar3927]

kostkar29 hey, yeah most of the times this is what bakeries will do to make sure that everything is in order make the cake the day before and decorate the next day this will also give the cake the time to make sure that there are no crumbs

[@szechan4018]

ground almond is it the same as almond flour?

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BEAUTIFUL😊 THANKS YOU ⚘💯.❤🖤💚BROWN FAMILY ALWAYS DAPHNE COTTON 💜🦋.

[@ohyum]

Thank you Daphne!

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Отлично!!!есть перевод👍👍👍👍

[@sababutt8835]

Can I use reg flour instead of Cake and pastry flour ?

[@meljeatanduyan1478]

So yummy i want to eat that 😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@ritaaguilerapozo5903]

Hola Anna Pon los ingredientes en Español Que eres maravillasa Gracias

[@korenng5553]

My favorite at Las Vegas buffets...

[@anthonyruiz6365]

If Torres, entremeta or any European cake are advertised well in United States can they become high demand?

[@teena716]

Can I use store bought almond flour?

[@MicheleAngela]

I dont have almond flour can i use cake flour?

[@lanhod]

Do you have any job vacancy for a "trim leftover finisher" position?

[@dumi_trita]

Please The video mention grammage quantities for ingredient and what și e hes tray? Thanks

[@vlynd2006]

i would eat the cut-away pieces. Too yummy to throw away...

[@user-kz6qf3nv6g]

Roses are red Violets are blue I have no chocolate And flour too

[@ariel3725]

I was kinda bothered that she let the water drip from the bowl after she removed it from the stove for the glossy chocolate coating.

[@mikeyd946]

Ariel I noticed that too!

[@abysskuwar]

I noticed you didn’t use baking powder. Is it because of "cake flour" that baking powder would not make a difference?

[@luisaarias4636]

Por favor porque el programa de Ana Olson es en inglés sin traductor, no todos en América del Sur hablan inglés, por favor

[@carminsaturria_]

Luisa Arias No esque Ana Olson Es americana Solamente en Programas lo ponen en español dependiendo de que País eres ella habla inglés No Español

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[@MariaDumitrescu-fo7pt]

How can I found the messurements in grams? If someone can help me, please do it! Thanks a lot!

[@mattypants]

Just use Google. Simply Google whatever measurement you have in grams. Example "how many grams in 1.5 tablespoons" or "1.5 tablespoons in grams" Google will tell you

[@janetolson8944]

Can I use almond flour

[@rosebo1438]

yes you can...almond flour is just finely ground almonds

[@graciebrown4881]

Double the recipe for the cake portion I made it and had to double

[@azharyousef2206]

🌸🍂

[@sarlotadorani745]

This cake names La OPERA

[@Liz21988]

Anna, I wish you would teach us your skills at a slower pace and explain more about the ingredients and techniques you used in the recipes. For example, you mentioned different types of chocolate used for this recipe but not much information about the differences and their use. Would you share what is considered good chocolate for cooking and where to purchase good chocolate?

[@minsgraham6615]

I want to learn from the best, please send me a baking book.

[@karmafairy351]

How do you say 'torte' exactly?? I looked it up but it's not the same as how Anna pronounces here. :/

[@kellygervais3440]

Not a coffee person, but what the heck, pass me a fork.. 😈

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🥰🥰 S U P E R..!! 🥰🥰

[@triggerfish9967]

At the end of the video *Chocolate gana...*

[@lostinmyspace4910]

Why is the closed caption coming to me in hieroglyphics???

[@Nyaraizim]

Hello Anna. What is Cake and Pastry flour?

[@rc3411]

Milcent Nyashanu the cake and pastry flour is a Type of flour that is more fine and have less gluten than normal flour. It's mainly use for baking. it let the cakes and pastries more soft and spongy. I'm not ana but i hope it had been useful😁 Also Sorry for my english i'm learning so...😝

[@muserabellamy3651]

no es opera..son 10 capas.

[@SpongeAndLeo]

Rip folding egg whites into batter

[@nurfarizan8972]

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