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How Opera Cake Got Its Name

Saying opera cake is delicious doesn't do it justice at all. The delicate almond sponge layers -- known as joconde -- rich ...
Creating an opera cake is no small task - it’s a true test of patience, precision, and pastry skills. In this video, I take on the challenge of making this classic French dessert, layering almond ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to making a successful cake recipe, Ree has a few baking tricks up her sleeve. One of the ...