Blackberry & Elderflower Opera Cake
Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 10:00AM - 3:30PM (Includes Lunch)
$229.00 Per Station (Suitable for Dynamic Duos- see below for more details)
Come along and learn to make the elegant, decadent Opera Cake with Mary Storey. The creation of the cake goes back to 1955 when great French pastry chef Cyriaque Gavillon worked at the legendary Dalloyau shop in Paris. ... His wife told him it reminded her of the Paris Opera House, Palais Garnier. It was a name that stuck, the Opera cake was born.
You’ll learn to make all the elements and learn to assemble and cut this sophisticated entremet that includes six layers of Blackberry* Ganache, Blackberry* Buttercream, Elderflower Syrup soaked almond sponge cake topped with a glistening Chocolate Glaze. Plus, you’ll learn how to use Edible Gold Leaf and to create beautiful Cocoa Butter Embellishments.
*Boozy or not, the choice is yours!
This cake makes enough for TWO Opera Cakes , so bring along a friend to share in the fun (or freeze one for a wicked indulgence at a later date!)
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two buddies sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. (Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself!)
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
This is a full-day class, please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.