Gateau Opera

The decadent Gateau Opera – one of those blissfully luxurious things that make the act of eating orgasmic.  A tiny forkful of indulgent chocolate, coffee, butter-cream and almond meal sponge, all together.  A mixture of rich, creamy, nutty delight and a crescendo of flavors.  You can’t help but close your eyes and savor each moment with every single bite. Gateau L’opéra is also referred to as Gâteau Clichy after Louis Clichy who is said to have first introduced the cake. Allegedly, years later, another Parisian patisserie called Dalloyau reintroduced the cake as Gâteau L’opéra after the Paris Grand Opera. Conflicting? …