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Fancy French Cakes
On the menu: Opera Cake
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Opéra
A thin-layered almond cake with coffee cream and chocolate ganache.
Say it: oh-pay-RAH (approximate English pronunciation)
An opéra stacks almond sponge with coffee-flavored cream and chocolate ganache, then finishes the top with chocolate. The layers are deliberately thin, allowing the coffee, nuts and chocolate to appear together in a bite. It is commonly cut into neat rectangular portions. Check the pastry description for variations on the classic coffee flavor.
Names to look for on menus
opera cake, gateau opera, opera
Explore its regional connections: Paris & Île-de-France
Find it in the US ↓Where to try Opéra
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Omaha, NE
Le Petit Paris Bakery Omaha
On the menu: L’Opéra (gateau/entremet)
Explore Le Petit Paris Bakery Omaha →Minneapolis, MN
Mara Restaurant and Bar
On the menu: Pistachio Opera
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Violette Bakehouse
On the menu: Opera Cake
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About this guide and further reading
Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-12. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.