French Opera Cake -Not for the Fainthearted but so Worth the Effort

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg
  • 6 Egg whites, large
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 6 Eggs, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 13 oz Bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 1/4 cups Confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 cups Almonds, ground

• Drinks

  • 2 tbsp Espresso, Instant

• Dairy

  • 29 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cups Whole milk

• Liquids

  • 5 tbsp Water

Found on frenchfood.about.com