Vienna is a city full of culture, with world-famous concert halls, museums and cuisine. And among the delicacies in Vienna, the most famous is the Opera House Cake. Made by Demel, one of the oldest patisseries in Vienna, this cake has attracted countless tourists with its delicate texture and unique flavor.

Ingredients

-4 eggs

-120 grams of sugar

-100 grams of medium gluten flour

-20 grams of cocoa powder

-1 tsp. of baking powder

-60 grams of cream

-100 grams of chocolate

-200 grams of light butter

-Powdered sugar in moderation

Steps

1. Preparation

Brush the baking tray with oil and line it with baking paper. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Stir the batter

Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the granulated sugar and beat with an electric whisk until light in color and large in volume. Sift in the gluten flour, cocoa powder and baking powder and mix well with a mixing cutter.

3. Bake the cake

Pour the batter into the baking pan, scrape the surface with a spatula, place it in the middle of the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

4. Make Chocolate Cream

Cut the cream and chocolate into small pieces, put them into a bowl and heat them over water until they melt. Then add the light cream and beat with an electric whisk until soft peaks form.

5.Assemble the cake

Slice the cake horizontally into two slices, spread the chocolate buttercream on the bottom slice, and then cover the top slice with the cake. Finally, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the cake.

Ending

Opera Cake is one of the most famous desserts in Vienna, and it requires fine craftsmanship and great skill to make. However, by following the above steps, you can easily make a delicious Opera Cake. While savoring this cake, you can also feel the romantic and cultural atmosphere of Vienna.