Opera Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226 grams) butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 cups (220 grams) almond flour
• 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (2 grams) salt
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) Grand Marnier, Cointreau or other orange liqueur
• 1/2 cup (115 grams) butter, at room temperature
• 3 cups (360 grams) confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
• 6 ounces (170 grams) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract