Comments on: Blackberry Opera Torte (Diva Cake) https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/ eat dessert first Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:12:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/#comment-1262547 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:12:57 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=8801#comment-1262547 In reply to James in NZ.

Hi James! Because you used a smaller pan than the recipe calls for, the layers will for sure be thicker and not as wide. If you do try it with the 11 x 16-inch pan recommended, the proportions will be easier to work with. Cheers!

]]> By: James in NZ https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/#comment-1262489 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:34:57 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=8801#comment-1262489 5 stars
I decided to make this for a birthday event but when I cut my joconde-buttercream-ganache into six pieces I found that if I were to stack them they’d be enormously tall and rather unwieldy so I decided to just stack three pieces. I used a 9×13″ baking pan, so I wonder if I should have used something a bit bigger?

]]> By: Zoë François https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/#comment-1232127 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:04:13 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=8801#comment-1232127 In reply to Meg.

Hi meg,

Yes, you can make it all ahead, even a day ahead and torch when you’re ready. If you do this more than a few hours ahead, be sure to cover the sides of the cake with plastic to keep it from drying out.

Enjoy, Zoë

]]> By: Meg https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/#comment-1207892 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:48:34 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=8801#comment-1207892 Hi! Can I top the cake with the meringue topping and let it sit for a few hours before serving? I can torch when it’s time to serve, but hoping to be able to have the rest done in advance. Thanks!

]]> By: Christina https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/#comment-1122233 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:57:36 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=8801#comment-1122233 How long would the torched meringue wispies hold on top of the cake? Does it need to be done right before serving? Or could it be done and then refrigerated for a few hours before taking it out and serving?

]]> By: Michi https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/#comment-1100789 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:44:45 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=8801#comment-1100789 Hi there! So I adjusted the temp from 350 to 400. Since I’m in altitude, higher temps are better for creating structure. That was a success! What wasn’t so successful was my meringue. It was dry. I may have overbeaten it but the rest of the cake was great!!

]]> By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/#comment-1096594 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:34:23 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=8801#comment-1096594 In reply to Michi.

Hi Michi, So sorry you had trouble with the joconde. If it’s sticking, Zoë suggests using more grease for the parchment next time. It also likely needs to cool longer as you suggested. If you’re having a hard time peeling it off of the parchment paper, freeze it first and then peel it off so it’s solid. Because it’s so thin it will defrost super fast, but that should help for next time. It will make it more stable and easier to handle.

]]> By: Michi https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/#comment-1096400 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:38:51 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=8801#comment-1096400 I need help. My joconde was a disaster. It completely ripped into pieces and stuck. I cooled it for 30 min. Was it not long enough? I’m also at 5400’ elevation. I need help. Also my almond flour didn’t sift.

]]> By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/#comment-1030604 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 02:10:17 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=8801#comment-1030604 In reply to Anna.

Hi Anna, this recipe makes about 16 servings. Enjoy!

]]> By: Anna https://www.zoebakes.com/2018/09/12/blackberry-opera-torte-diva-cake/#comment-1030569 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 22:36:02 +0000 https://zoebakes.com/?p=8801#comment-1030569 Hi, how many people does this recipe serve please? Thank you!

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