_Sacher Torte: Austria's Rich Chocolate Heritage_

 _Sacher Torte: Austria's Rich Chocolate Heritage_

Sacher Torte is, without a doubt, the most famous Austrian dessert: a chocolate cake filled with apricot jam and covered with smooth chocolate glaze. This legendary dessert has been exciting dessert lovers since 1832. Learn to make it as in this recipe.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs, separated

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

Ingredients:

- 2 oz (60g) of high-quality dark chocolate, melted

- 1 tsp of vanilla extract

For the apricot jam filling

- 1 cup (200g) of apricot jam

For the chocolate glaze

- 1 cup (200g) of dark chocolate chips

- 1 tbsp (15g) of unsalted butter

Equipment

9-inch (23cm) springform pan

Mixing bowl

Whisk

Rubber spatula

Electric mixer

Double boiler or heatproof bowl

Cake:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the springform pan with parchment paper.

3. Flour, sugar, and eggs whisk together

4. Soak in butter, melted chocolate and vanilla extract

5. Mix until smooth

6. Pour batter into prepared pan

7. Bake 45-50 minutes or a toothpick comes out clean with the cake

APPRICOT JAM FILLING

Spread apricot jam over cooled cake

CHOCOLATE GLAZE

Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or heatproof bowl.

Remove from heat add butter stir until smooth.

Pour glaze over filled cake.

ASSEMBLY

1. Allow cake to fully cool.

2. Spread apricot jam over top of cake.

3. Pour chocolate glaze over jam.

_Tips and Variations:_

- To achieve best flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.

- Replace apricot jam with raspberry or strawberry jam.

- Add chopped nuts and orange zest for added texture and flavor.

_History and Fun Facts:_

- Sacher Torte was invented by Franz Sacher in 1832.

- This cake represents the traditional recipe in Austrian cuisine.

- Sacher Torte is often dusted with whipped cream.

 

Conclusion:

With these easy steps, you will be preparing real authentic Austrian Sacher Torte in no time. This chocolate dream is sure to impress your loved ones.

 

Recipe Variations:

Mini Sacher Torte : Use small springform pans.

Vegan Sacher Torte : Replace eggs with flaxseed and use vegan chocolate

Gluten-Free Sacher Torte: Use gluten-free flour

 

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