Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of a classic Austrian dessert with this Sacher Torte recipe. Layers of moist chocolate cake sandwiched with apricot jam, finished with a glossy chocolate glaze, this iconic dessert is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Chocolate Glaze:
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Melt chocolate: Melt the semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- Cream butter and sugar: Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then mix in egg yolks and melted chocolate.
- Whip egg whites: In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture, then fold in flour. Pour batter into pan and bake.
- Assemble: Slice cake, spread apricot jam between layers. Coat with jam and glaze.
Notes
- Pair with unsweetened whipped cream.
- Best enjoyed the next day for developed flavors.
- Store covered at room temperature or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
