India, July 6 -- Ahead of World Chocolate Day, Mir Hasibul, pastry chef at DoubleTree by Hilton, Gurugram, Baani Square, shared the recipe of one of the delicious and timeless French desserts that can delight your guests. Opera cake is a classic French dessert featuring delicate almond sponge layers soaked in aromatic coffee syrup, layered with smooth coffee buttercream and rich dark chocolate ganache, and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze for an elegant and indulgent treat.

* 100 g almond flour

* 100 g icing sugar

* 150 g whole eggs

* 130 g all-purpose flour

* 90 g egg whites

* 20 g granulated sugar

* 20 g unsalted butter, melted

* 100 ml water

* 70 g granulated sugar

* 5 g instant coffee

* 150 g dark chocolate (70%), cho...