Ingredients
Method
For the Almond Sponge:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8x8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Coffee Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, coffee, and sugar.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved.
- Let the syrup cool completely.
For the French Buttercream:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla extract.
- Beat in the heavy cream until the buttercream is smooth and creamy.
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate.
- Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
To Assemble the Cake:
- Cut the cooled almond sponge cake into two equal layers.
- Place one layer of cake on a serving platter and brush with half of the coffee syrup.
- Spread a layer of French buttercream over the coffee syrup.
- Top with the second layer of cake and brush with the remaining coffee syrup.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is set.
- Cut into slices and serve.