Fusion Recipe: Gâteau Opéra with Green Tea & Jasmine
This Green Tea & Jasmine Gâteau Opéra is a serene, botanical reimagining of the classic French masterpiece. Traditionally layered with coffee and chocolate, this version celebrates the delicate harmony of East Asian tea culture . We swap the heavy espresso soak for a fragrant Jasmine tea syrup and replace the chocolate ganache with a vibrant Matcha (Green Tea) glaze . The result is a lighter, more ethereal cake that offers a gentle caffeine lift and a wealth of antioxidants . It’s an elegant, multi-layered dessert that proves sophisticated pastry can be refreshing rather than cloying. Ingredients Almond Sponge (Joconde): 3 large eggs, 1 cup almond flour , 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener , 3 egg whites, 2 tbsp melted coconut oil. Jasmine Syrup: 1/2 cup water, 2 jasmine tea bags, 1 tbsp honey or stevia. Green Tea Buttercream: 1/2 cup grass-fed butter (softened), 2 tsp culinary grade matcha powder, 1/4 cup powdered erythritol . Matcha Glaze: 1/2 cup white chocolate (sugar-fre...