Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 8
A dense, moist chocolate cake layered with apricot jam and coated in a glossy, dark chocolate glaze—Sachertorte is Austria’s most famous dessert! 🍫✨ Invented in 1832 in Vienna, this legendary cake is traditionally served with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream. Whether enjoyed in a grand Viennese café or baked at home, this elegant treat is pure indulgence!
Ingredients For Sachertorte
🔥 For the Chocolate Cake:
☑ 4 oz (115g) dark chocolate (70%), melted 🍫
☑ ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
☑ ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar 🍚
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 vanilla extract 🌿
☑ 6 large eggs, separated 🥚
☑ ⅔ cup (85g) all-purpose flour 🌾
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
🔥 For the Filling:
☑ ½ cup (150g) apricot jam, warmed 🍑
🔥 For the Chocolate Glaze:
☑ 6 oz (170g) dark chocolate (70%), chopped 🍫
☑ ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream 🥛
🔥 For Serving (Optional):
☑ Unsweetened whipped cream 🍶
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Sachertorte
🔥 Step 1: Make the Cake Batter
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
2️⃣ In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add melted chocolate and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4️⃣ Stir in egg yolks, one at a time.
🔥 Step 2: Whip the Egg Whites
1️⃣ In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
2️⃣ Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
3️⃣ Sift in flour and fold until just combined.
🔥 Step 3: Bake the Cake
1️⃣ Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35–40 minutes.
2️⃣ Let the cake cool completely before slicing.
🔥 Step 4: Add the Apricot Filling
1️⃣ Slice the cake in half horizontally.
2️⃣ Spread warm apricot jam over the bottom layer and place the top layer back on.
🔥 Step 5: Make the Chocolate Glaze
1️⃣ Heat heavy cream until warm (not boiling), then pour over chopped chocolate.
2️⃣ Stir until smooth and glossy.
🔥 Step 6: Coat & Set
1️⃣ Pour the glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
2️⃣ Allow to set for 30 minutes before slicing.
🔥 Step 7: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Slice and serve with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream for the classic experience!”Sachertorte”
🍫 Rich, decadent, and iconic—Sachertorte is Austria’s most famous chocolate cake!
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