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However, there are also other online sources that state that the opera cake premiered as the Clichy, named after Louis Clichy, at the 1903 Exposition Culinaire in Paris and was simply popularized by Dalloyau. Spread the chocolate croustillant on top of one of the squares of cake and refrigerate to set. The name of the opera cake comes from its appearance as its layers as the cake reminded his wife of the Paris Opera House, Palais Garnier. However, several people have claimed to have been the first to make it and give it its name.
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Having recently watched the Zumbo Just Desserts tv show, I was inspired by some of the challenges the contestants faced … in particular the Franken-dessert and the Aussie Classics challenges. Melt the chocolate and stir in the crushed crisps. The history of Opera Cake is slightly shaky it was invented in a Paris bakery. For almond joconde, preheat oven to 180C, and butter and line two 27cm x 37cm Swiss roll pans with baking paper. Time required: 3 hours + extra time to decorate Makes: 20 slices, halve recipe to make less
