(At least with my oven, they don't get baked evenly, so I rotate them between the first and second shelves every time.) When you use 2 racks in an oven, ensure you rotate them between shelves to ensure they bake evenly. You can also use one full-size sheet pan or 4 quarter sheet pans.)īake at 410 F | 210 C for 6-7 minutes until the surface looks nicely golden brown. Pour one batch of the batter into 2 half-sheet pans (10.5 inches | 26.7 cm ✖︎ 15 inches | 38 cm. To learn how to make the biscuit Joconde for this opera cake, read this post.

I often like to sift all-purpose flour ahead but you can do it right before use also.

Prepare all the ingredients ahead so that we can move smoothly after this.

You can also use 1 full-size sheet pan or 4 quarter sheet pans.)

Set parchment papers on 2 half-size sheet pans.

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Today, I’m sharing how to make a classic opera cake step by step.

What is an opera cake